Dimerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003226",
  "term": "Dimerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical process in which two identical molecular entities combine to form a single, larger molecular entity called a dimer. This association can occur through covalent bonds or non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonding or van der Waals forces. The dimerization of carboxylic acids in solution is a common example of non-covalent association.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "association",
    "molecular entity",
    "transformation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1106 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/dimerization/"
}