bifunctional

English

Etymology

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
homobifunctional

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