dimerizing
/ˈdaɪməraɪzɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of dimerize: the process of combining two identical molecules into a larger molecule.
- Dimerizing the monomers creates a more stable compound for storage.
- Scientists observed the proteins dimerizing under the microscope.
- The dimerizing reaction requires a specific temperature to proceed.
adjective
- That causes or undergoes dimerization; relating to the process of forming a dimer.
- The dimerizing activity of the enzyme was measured in the lab.
- The dimerizing agent was added to the solution to link the molecules.
- Dimerizing conditions include high pressure and a metal catalyst.