bifunctional

adjective

bi·​func·​tion·​al (ˌ)bī-ˈfəŋ(k)-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce bifunctional (audio)
: having two functions
especially : difunctional

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First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bifunctional was in 1893

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“Bifunctional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bifunctional. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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bifunctional

adjective
bi·​func·​tion·​al ˌbī-ˈfəŋk-shən-ᵊl How to pronounce bifunctional (audio)
: having two functions
bifunctional reagents
bifunctional neurons
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