Dimer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdaɪmə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dimer is a noun meaning (chemistry) A molecule consisting of two identical halves, formed by joining two identical molecules, sometimes with a single atom acting as a bridge.
Meaning
(chemistry) A molecule consisting of two identical halves, formed by joining two identical molecules, sometimes with a single atom acting as a bridge.
Example Sentences
Non-polymerized lamins are dimers and they can polymerize to structures such as head to tail or by unparallel dimers which aggregate in tetramers and polymerize to thick fibers.
Word Forms
- dimers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monomer, thymine, primer, hemidimer, homodimer, dimerizer.
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