supramolecular

adjective

su·​pra·​mo·​lec·​u·​lar ˌsü-prə-mə-ˈle-kyə-lər How to pronounce supramolecular (audio)
-ˌprä-
: more complex than a molecule
also : composed of many molecules

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The team wanted to make a specific type of supramolecular polymer that would be strong enough for the usual uses of plastic, but could also be made to break down quickly when required, under mild conditions and leaving only non-toxic compounds. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025 Scratches break up the polymer chains of metallo-supramolecular polymers. Patrick Morgan, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2011 These proteins can self-assemble into long chains called supramolecular fibrils when introduced to water. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 15 Nov. 2021

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First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of supramolecular was in 1896

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“Supramolecular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supramolecular. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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supramolecular

adjective
su·​pra·​mo·​lec·​u·​lar -mə-ˈlek-yə-lər How to pronounce supramolecular (audio)
: more complex than a molecule
also : composed of many molecules
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