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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dimers

/ˈdaɪmərz/ noun · British & US
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What does dimers mean?

noun

A dimer is a molecule composed of two subunits, or a type of protein that consists of two polypeptide chains. In chemistry, dimers are often formed through the association of two molecules.

Example

"The researcher studied the properties of dimers in the new compound."

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