- 二元论 èryuánlùn dualismThe metaphysical belief that the universe or reality is composed of two distinct and independent principles, such as mind and matter or good and evil
- 二元酸 èryuánsuān diacidAn acid that contains two replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule (also known as a dibasic acid)
- 二元醇 èryuánchún diol / glycolchemical compound containing two hydroxyl groups (a diol)