Associations to the word «Dimer»

Wiktionary

DIMER, noun. (chemistry) A molecule consisting of two identical halves, formed by joining two identical molecules, sometimes with a single atom acting as a bridge.

Dictionary definition

DIMER, noun. A compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats