supermolecule

English

Etymology

super- +‎ molecule

Noun

supermolecule (plural supermolecules)

1. (physics, chemistry) A transitory, quantum-mechanical entity formed when two molecules react
2. (informal, chemistry) A macromolecule
3. (physics, chemistry) A molecule with superatom components, where each of the superatom components act as single atoms in the molecule

See also

• supramolecular