molecular entity

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English

Noun

molecular entity (plural molecular entities)

(chemistry) Any constitutionally or isotopically distinct atom, molecule, ion, ion pair, radical, radical ion, complex, conformer etc., identifiable as a separately distinguishable entity.

Holonyms

chemical species

References

IUPAC Goldbook entry on molecular entities

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