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Wiktionary
n. 1 (context physics chemistry English) A transitory, quantum-mechanical entity formed when two molecules react 2 (context informal chemistry English) A macromolecule
WordNet
n. any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals [syn: macromolecule]
Wikipedia
The term supermolecule (or supramolecule) was introduced by Karl Lothar Wolf et al. (Übermoleküle) in 1937 to describe hydrogen-bonded acetic acid dimers. The study of non-covalent association of complexes of molecules has since developed into the field of supramolecular chemistry. The term supermolecule is sometimes used to describe supramolecular assemblies, which are complexes of two or more molecules (often macromolecules) that are not covalently bonded. The term supermolecule is also used in biochemistry to describe complexes of biomolecules, such as peptides and oligonucleotides composed of multiple strands.
Usage examples of "supermolecule".
Production of nitrogen-extracting long-chain supermolecules remains constant.
Some of the exotic materials and supermolecules left behind might have been interesting, but she doubted even eccentric Kotto Okiah would have had the nerve to poke into a place like that.