noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
dimer
Chemistry term for a molecule composed of two identical subunits (monomers). Often used attributively with の.
See also: 単量体 (たんりょうたい)
This protein forms a dimer in solution.
The structure of the dimer was determined by X-ray crystallography.
Compound of 二 (two) + 量体 (body, substance), a calque from Western chemistry terminology.