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bifunctional
[ bahy-fuhngk-shuh-nl ]
/ baɪˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /
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adjective
having or serving two functions.
Chemistry. having or involving two functional groups.
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Origin of bifunctional
First recorded in 1935–40; bi-1 + functional
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