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Vocabulary Entry
dimer
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A molecule or compound composed of two identical or similar subunits.
Example Sentences
"The dimer formed from two glucose molecules is known as maltose."
"In biochemistry, many proteins function as dimers."
"The synthetic dimer improved the material's overall strength."
V
verb
To combine or join to form a dimer.
Example Sentences
"During the experiment, the two proteins dimerized in a controlled environment."
"The researchers aim to dimer the reactants for enhanced properties."
"When heated, the compound began to dimerize rapidly."