dimerism
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dimerism — ˈdiməˌrizəm noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary dimerous + ism : the quality or state of being dimerous * * * dimerism /dimˈər izm/ noun • • • … Useful english dictionary
dimerism — dim·er·ism … English syllables
dimerous — dimerism, n. /dim euhr euhs/, adj. 1. consisting of or divided into two parts. 2. Bot. (of flowers) having two members in each whorl. [1820 30; < NL dimerus < Gk dimerés bipartite. See DI 1, MEROUS] * * * … Universalium
dimerous — /ˈdɪmərəs/ (say dimuhruhs) adjective 1. consisting of or divided into two parts. 2. Botany (of flowers) having two members in each whorl. {Greek dimerēs bipartite + ous} –dimerism, noun …
