abbreviation in organic chemistry for the
t-butyldimethylsilyl protective group (commonly used to protect alcohols, rendering them unreactive to a variety of reaction conditions).
A TBDMS group can be removed to reveal the alcohol either under acidic conditions or by employing fluoride ion.
Someone who jumps from one relationship immediately into another one.
Serial monogamists can not stand to be alone and often suffer from vast commitment and insecurity issues.
Because they jump into relationships immediately after the previous one has ended, serial monogamists typically don't take the time to reflect on their behavior or why their previous relationships failed; thus, they end up making the same relationship mistakes over and over again.
Person 1: Damn, Dustin already has a new girlfriend?! It's only been two weeks since he broke up with his fiance! I think he's a sociopath.