Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dimerize
Verb
/ˈdaɪməraɪz/
Definition
To combine or react to form a dimer, which is a chemical compound comprised of two identical or similar subunits.
Examples
- In the presence of heat, the compounds may dimerize to enhance their stability.
- The team observed how certain proteins dimerize under specific conditions.
- When exposed to UV light, the molecules begin to dimerize rapidly.
Meaning
Dimerization is a chemical process whereby two molecules (usually of the same compound) join together to form a larger, more complex structure known as a dimer.
Synonyms
- Couple
- Pair
- Combine
