English word pseudorotaxane comes from English pseudo- (False, not genuine, fake.), English rotaxane
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| pseudo- | English (eng) | False, not genuine, fake. |
| rotaxane | English (eng) | (chemistry) any complex of two molecules, one of which has the form of a ring, the other having the form of a rod, passing through the ring, and having end-groups too large to pass through the ring. |
| pseudorotaxane | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any complex, having the general form of a rotaxane, but in which the linear component does not have bulky end groups. |