supermolecule

noun — 3 senses

supermolecule

noun

Etymology From super- + molecule.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A transitory, quantum-mechanical entity formed when two molecules react

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Informal A macromolecule

3

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A molecule with superatom components, where each of the superatom components act as single atoms in the molecule

Related terms
supramolecular

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