supramolecular
Americanadjective
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having an organization more complex than that of a molecule.
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composed of an aggregate of molecules.
adjective
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more complex than a molecule
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consisting of more than one molecule
Etymology
Origin of supramolecular
Example Sentences
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The researchers designed bioactive nanoparticles called "supramolecular drugs" to help restore this barrier and restart the brain's ability to remove waste.
From Science Daily ● May 17, 2026
Rather than using nanoparticles as passive carriers, the researchers designed bioactive nanoparticles that function as "supramolecular drugs."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2025
And there remains a great deal of territory to explore explaining this "supramolecular" chemistry of latent pores.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2024
The researchers used a novel supramolecular crystallization method, which involves oxidation-based crystallization, to fabricate zinc-based double-walled crystalline nanotubes.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
However, the study of structures with supramolecular polymer assemblies derived from the same monomer is often hindered by dynamic structural changes and immature control over self-assemblies.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 13, 2024
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