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monomer definition

mono·mer (män′ə mər)

noun

a simple molecule that can form polymers by combining with identical or similar molecules

Etymology: mono- + Gr meros, a part: see merit

Related Forms:

  • monomeric mon′o·mer′ic (-mer′ik) adjective

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