intermolecular force

noun

any of the attractive or repulsive interactions that occur between atoms or molecules and become significant at separations of about 1 nanometer or less

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Meanings

nounintermolecular force (plural intermolecular forces)

plural intermolecular forces

  1. chemistryany of the attractive or repulsive interactions that occur between atoms or molecules and become significant at separations of about 1 nanometer or less
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