dimer
[ dahy-mer ]
/ ˈdaɪ mər /
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noun Chemistry.
a molecule composed of two identical, simpler molecules.
a polymer derived from two identical monomers.
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OTHER WORDS FROM dimer
di·mer·ic [dahy-mer-ik], /daɪˈmɛr ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby dimer
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British Dictionary definitions for dimer
dimer
/ (ˈdaɪmə) /
noun
chem
- a molecule composed of two identical simpler molecules (monomers)
- a compound consisting of dimers
Word Origin for dimer
C20: from di- 1 + -mer
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Medical definitions for dimer
dimer
[ dī′mər ]
n.
A molecule consisting of two identical simpler molecules.
A chemical compound consisting of such molecules.
Other words from dimer
di•mer′ic (dī-mĕr′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for dimer
dimer
[ dī′mər ]
Any of various chemical compounds made of two smaller identical or similar molecules (called monomers) that are linked together. Dimers are linked by hydrogen bonds, coordinate bonds, or covalent bonds. Sucrose is a dimer composed of the monomers glucose and fructose.
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