Bifunctional

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having two functions. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having two functional groups or binding sites. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Involving two functional groups or binding sites. not-comparable

Etymology

From bi- + functional.

Related phrases

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