Heteroexcimer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005240",
  "term": "Heteroexcimer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An excited-state complex formed between two different chemical species, where at least one of the species is in an electronically excited state. This transient species is characterized by a dissociative ground state and an attractive excited state. Its formation is often observed through a new emission band at lower energy than the individual components.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "exciplex"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2246 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heteroexcimer/"
}