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bimolecular Definition

bi·mo·lecu·lar (bī′mō lekyo̵̅o̅ lər)

noun

consisting of or relating to two molecules

bimolecular Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • substitution: The second step is now a bimolecular homolytic substitution ( see Figure 12 ), rather than an addition reaction.
  • collision: Most mechanisms proceed by bimolecular collisions, whatever the overall order of the reaction!
  • reaction: This step has a molecularity of 2 - a bimolecular reaction.
  • interaction: The requirement for the assembly of such a complex would negate the need for a high level of specificity in any one bimolecular interaction.
  • rate: These are then plotted against [ VOC ] to yeild the second order bimolecular rate constant for reaction with OH.
  • process: Unimolecular and bimolecular processes; first and second-order kinetics.

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