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dimer

/ˈdaɪmər/ noun · British & US
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What does dimer mean?

noun

A molecule composed of two atoms or groups of atoms; a dimer is a type of oligomer. In chemistry, a dimer is a compound that consists of two identical or similar molecules.

Example

"The dimer molecule was formed through a chemical reaction between two identical monomers."

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