bifunctional

English

Etymology

From bi- +‎ functional.

Adjective

bifunctional (not comparable)

1. Having two functions.
2. (chemistry, of a compound) Having two functional groups or binding sites.
3. (chemistry, of a reaction) Involving two functional groups or binding sites.

Derived terms

• bifunctional catalyst
• bifunctional chelating agent
• bifunctional chelator
• bifunctionalize
• bifunctionally
• heterobifunctional
• homobifunctional