What is an exciplex?

exciplex

An electronically excited complex of definite stoichiometry, 'non-bonding'

in the ground state. For example, a complex formed by the interaction of

an excited molecular entity with a ground state counterpart of a different

structure.

See also excimer.

1994, 66, 1114; see also 1996, 68, 2241

IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology 2nd Edition (1997)