Binuclear: meaning, definitions and examples
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binuclear
[ baɪˈnjuːklɪə ]
chemistry
Having two nuclei, especially referring to a molecule containing two metal ions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The binuclear complex is formed by the interaction of two metal ions.
- Binuclear clusters are commonly found in coordination chemistry.
Translations
Translations of the word "binuclear" in other languages:
🇵🇹 binuclear
🇮🇳 द्विआण्विक
🇩🇪 binuklear
🇮🇩 binuklear
🇺🇦 біядерний
🇵🇱 binuklearny
🇯🇵 二核の (にかくの)
🇫🇷 binucléaire
🇪🇸 binuclear
🇹🇷 binükleer
🇰🇷 이핵의 (ihag-ui)
🇸🇦 ثنائي النواة
🇨🇿 binukleární
🇸🇰 binukleárny
🇨🇳 双核的 (shuānghé de)
🇸🇮 binuklearni
🇮🇸 tvíkjarna
🇰🇿 екі ядролы
🇬🇪 ორბირთვიანი
🇦🇿 iki nüvəli
🇲🇽 binuclear
Word origin
The term 'binuclear' originates from the combination of the prefix 'bi-' meaning two, and 'nuclear' referring to nucleus. It is commonly used in chemistry to describe molecules or compounds containing two nuclei, particularly in the context of metal ions. The concept of binuclear compounds has been significant in the study of coordination chemistry and molecular structures.
See also: denuclearization.