nhị trùng
Definition
- Noun (Chemistry):
- Dimer: A molecule or compound formed by the combination of two identical simpler molecules (monomers). This is the primary and most specific meaning of "nhị trùng" in scientific contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong phản ứng này, monomer kết hợp tạo thành nhị trùng. (In this reaction, the monomers combine to form a dimer.)
- Nhị trùng này có tính chất hóa học khác với monomer. (This dimer has different chemical properties from the monomer.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in scientific fields like chemistry, biochemistry, and polymer science to describe a specific type of molecular structure.
Variants and Related Words
- Đa trùng (n): polymer (a compound of many repeating monomers).
- Tam trùng (n): trimer (a compound of three identical monomers).
- Monome (n): monomer (a molecule that can bond with others to form a polymer).
Synonyms
- Dimer: The direct and most accurate English equivalent.
Notes on Usage
- "Nhị trùng" is a specialized technical term. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- The prefix "nhị-" means "two" or "di-", and "trùng" in this context means "a repeated unit" or "mer".