Exciplex

//ˈɛk.sɪˌplɛks// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any complex or heteronuclear molecule existing in an excited state, that is dissociated in the ground state.

Etymology

Blend of excited + complex.

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