intermolecular

(ˌɪntəməˈlɛkjʊlə)

adj

(Chemistry) occurring among or between molecules

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in•ter•mo•lec•u•lar

(ˌɪn tər məˈlɛk yə lər, -moʊ-)

adj.

existing or occurring between molecules.

[1835–45]

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intermolecular - existing or acting between molecules; "intermolecular forces"; "intermolecular condensation"

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