exciplex

noun

exciplex

noun

/ˈɛk.sɪˌplɛks/

Etymology Blend of excited + complex.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Any complex or heteronuclear molecule existing in an excited state, that is dissociated in the ground state.

Related terms
excimer

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