dimerism

/daɪˈmɛrɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The formation or presence of dimers, or a compound that consists of two identical or chemically similar molecules linked together.

“The discovery of the dimerism of the protein molecules led to a breakthrough in the understanding of its functions.”

Synonyms

  • dimer formation
  • dimerization

Antonyms

  • monomerism