binuclear

bɪˈnuːkliər

Definitions

1. adjective

having two nuclei or nucleoids, especially in a cell or nucleus.

“The binuclear structure of the cell was studied using advanced microscopy techniques.”

2. noun

A binuclear compound or complex, especially in chemistry.

“The discovery of a new binuclear compound had significant implications for the field of organic chemistry.”

Synonyms

  • bimolecular
  • dimeric

Antonyms

  • mononuclear
  • unicellular