bifunctional
[ bahy-fuhngk-shuh-nl ]
/ baɪˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /
adjective
having or serving two functions.
Chemistry.
having or involving two functional groups.
Origin of bifunctional
First recorded in 1935–40;
bi-1 +
functional
Words nearby bifunctional
biforate,
biforked,
biform,
bifrost,
bifter,
bifunctional,
bifurcate,
bifurcation,
big,
big and bold,
big apple