dimer noun. ['dʌɪmǝ] E20.
[from DI-² + -MER.]
Chemistry. A compound having twice the number of each atom in its molecule as another compound; esp. one in which two identical molecules or radicals are joined together.

■ dimeri'zation noun formation of or conversion into a dimer M20.

■ dimerize verb trans. & intrans. (cause to) be converted into a dimer M19.

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