supramolecular
/ˌsuːprəməˈlɛkjələr/
adjective
- Relating to structures or systems made up of many molecules held together by non-covalent bonds, often larger and more complex than a single molecule.
- The new material has a supramolecular structure that gives it unusual strength and flexibility.
- Scientists designed a supramolecular cage that can trap and release specific molecules.
- Supramolecular chemistry studies how molecules self-assemble into larger, organized structures.
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