adverb
- In a manner involving two molecules; relating to or describing a chemical reaction or process in which two molecules interact or participate.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The reaction proceeds bimolecularly when two reactant molecules collide simultaneously.
- In bimolecularly catalyzed reactions, the rate depends on the concentration of both reactants.
- The mechanism was determined to be bimolecularly controlled based on kinetic analysis.
- Bimolecularly initiated processes require precise molecular alignment for successful reaction.