Definition

A substance made up of two identical smaller molecules or units that are joined together.

Example

The dimer formed when two monomers reacted together was crucial for the experiment.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a dimer in chemistry?

Yeah, I think it’s when two molecules join together, right?

Exactly! It’s interesting how they form compounds like that.

Totally! I love learning about how these structures work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dimer → It is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "mer" (from Greek "meros", meaning part). The word "dimer" refers to a molecule that consists of two parts or units.

Memory Tip

Think of 'di-' meaning two, and 'mer' meaning part — a dimer is a molecule made of two parts.

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