noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A transitory, quantum-mechanical entity formed when two molecules react
2. 2
   any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals wordnet
3. 3
   A macromolecule informal
4. 4
   A molecule with superatom components, where each of the superatom components act as single atoms in the molecule

Synonyms

All synonyms

macromoleculemacromolecule

Etymology

From super- + molecule.

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