intermolecular

American  

[in-ter-muh-lek-yuh-ler, -moh-] / ˌɪn tər məˈlɛk yə lər, -moʊ- /

adjective

1. existing or occurring between molecules.

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intermolecular British  

/ ˌɪntəməˈlɛkjʊlə /

adjective

1. occurring among or between molecules

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Etymology

Origin of intermolecular

First recorded in 1835–45; inter- + molecular

Example Sentences

In organic chemistry, π-stacking systems are supramolecular structures that arise due to the dispersion force, a type of intermolecular noncovalent interaction.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

Besides overturning long-held beliefs, these results have immediate implications for a range of processes that involve interparticle and intermolecular interactions across various length-scales, including self-assembly, crystallisation, and phase separation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2024

Dr. Izawa points out: "The intermolecular interactions at the D/A interface play a significant role in CT state formation, with stronger interactions yielding superior results."

From Science Daily • Sep. 20, 2023

All of the attractive forces between neutral atoms and molecules are known as van der Waals forces, although they are usually referred to more informally as intermolecular attraction.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Will they transfer their motion to the molecules on which they impinge, or will they glide round the molecules, through the intermolecular spaces, and thus escape?

From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John