DIMER Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word dimer. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DIMER
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brace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support that steadies or strengthens something else • two items of the same kind • a set of two similar things considered as a unit • either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material • a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it • elastic straps that hold trousers up • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities • a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring • a structural member used to stiffen a framework verb • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace • support by bracing • cause to be alert and energetic | ||||||||
couple | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pair who associate with one another • a pair of people who live together • a small indefinite number • two items of the same kind • (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines verb • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • link together • form a pair or pairs • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||||
double | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements • used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis noun • a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base • a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts • someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor) • a quantity that is twice as great as another • raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2 adverb • downward and forward • two together • to double the degree adjective satellite • having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities • consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs • twice as great or many • large enough for two • having two meanings with intent to deceive verb • increase twofold • hit a two-base hit • bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain • do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions • make a demand for (a card or suit) • make or do or perform again | ||||||||
duet | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • two performers or singers who perform together • a pair who associate with one another • a musical composition for two performers • (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble) | ||||||||
duo | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • two performers or singers who perform together • a pair who associate with one another • a musical composition for two performers | ||||||||
match | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete • a burning piece of wood or cardboard • an exact duplicate • the score needed to win a match • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group • a pair of people who live together • something that resembles or harmonizes with verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • provide funds complementary to • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • be equal to in quality or ability • make correspond or harmonize • give or join in marriage • set into opposition or rivalry • be equal or harmonize • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | ||||||||
pair | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a set of two similar things considered as a unit • two items of the same kind • two people considered as a unit • a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value verb • form a pair or pairs • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • occur in pairs • arrange in pairs • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||||
tandem | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another • a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats adverb • one behind the other | ||||||||
twin | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini • a duplicate copy • a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho adjective satellite • being two identical verb • duplicate or match • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • grow as twins • give birth to twins | ||||||||
twosome | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • a pair who associate with one another |