dimer

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(dī′mər)

noun

a compound formed by the combination of two identical molecules or monomers

Origin: di- + (poly)mer

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See dimer in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A molecule consisting of two identical simpler molecules.
  2. A chemical compound consisting of such molecules.

Origin:

Origin: di-1

Origin: + (poly)mer

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Related Forms:

  • di·merˈic (dī-mĕrˈĭk) adjective

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