binuclear
9.0
Having two centres called nuclei in one cell or molecule
- adjective
- /baɪˈnjuːklɪər/
- Specialized
:
binuclear
- The scientist studied a binuclear cell to understand its unique properties.
Examples
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In biochemistry, a binuclear molecule can enhance catalytic activity.
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The researchers isolated a binuclear complex that plays a role in electron transfer.
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Each R2 unit contains a binuclear non-heme Fe active site.
Academic text (2001)
Synonyms
1
8.6
Having more than one central part, for example many cell nuclei
is narrower, meaning specifically two nuclei in biological contexts
9.1
A cell that has two nuclei
also applies to molecules as well as cells when having two nuclei
9.9
A cell that has two nuclei inside
has identical meaning but differs in word form or ending
8.9
A cell that has two or more nuclei inside it
restricts this to exactly two nuclei rather than two or more
7.5
Having more than one nucleus inside a single cell
is specific to exactly two nuclei rather than any larger number
7.5
Having more than one center inside a single cell
is narrower, referring only to two nuclei in cells or molecules
How Many Nuclei
Surface Forms
binuclear positive
Morphology
Etymology
Binuclear comes from bi- ('two') and nuclear (from nucleus, 'central part' or 'core'), and bi- is the same 'two' you see in bicycle. So, binuclear means 'having two central parts', which is why we use it for cells or molecules that have two nuclei.