bifunctional
English
Etymology
From bi- + functional.
Adjective
bifunctional (not comparable)
- Having two functions.
- (chemistry, of a compound) Having two functional groups or binding sites.
- (chemistry, of a reaction) Involving two functional groups or binding sites.
Derived terms
- bifunctional catalyst
- bifunctional chelating agent
- bifunctional chelator
- bifunctionalize
- bifunctionally
- heterobifunctional
- homobifunctional