dimerized

[dahy-mer-ahyzd]

dimerized Definition

to combine two identical molecules to form a single molecule, usually by a chemical reaction.

Using dimerized: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dimerized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The monomers dimerized to form a stable polymer.

  • Example

    The protein dimerized to form a functional enzyme.

  • Example

    The reaction resulted in the dimerization of the starting material.

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Summary: dimerized in Brief

The verb 'dimerized' [dahy-mer-ahyzd] means to combine two identical molecules into a single molecule, usually through a chemical reaction. Examples include the dimerization of monomers to form a polymer or the dimerization of a protein to form an enzyme.