Monomer: meaning, definitions and examples

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monomer

 

[ หˆmษ’nษ™mษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemistry compound

A monomer is a small, simple molecule that can join together with other monomers to form a larger, complex structure known as a polymer. Monomers can be identical or different and are linked through chemical bonds in a process called polymerization. They play a crucial role in the production of various materials, including plastics and other synthetic compounds. Understanding monomers is essential in fields such as biochemistry and materials science, as they form the building blocks of many biological and synthetic materials.

Synonyms

building block, subunit, unit

Examples of usage

  • Glucose is a common monomer in carbohydrates.
  • Monomers can polymerize to create long chains known as polymers.
  • Amino acids are monomers that form proteins.
  • Vinyl chloride is a monomer used to make PVC.
  • Styrene is a monomer used in polystyrene production.

Translations

Translations of the word "monomer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monรณmero

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‹เคจเฅ‹เคฎเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monomer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monomer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะผะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monomer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใƒžใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monomรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monรณmero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monomer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋…ธ๋จธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู†ูˆู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monomer

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monomer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•ไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monomer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ monรณmer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะผะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monomer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monรณmero

Etymology

The term 'monomer' originates from the Greek words 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'meros' meaning 'part'. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the simple molecules that combine to form larger structures. The concept of monomers became particularly significant with the advancement of polymer chemistry and the development of synthetic materials. Chemists began to understand how monomers could link together in various ways to create diverse polymeric materials, which led to innovations in industries ranging from plastics to pharmaceuticals. Over the decades, research has further explored the properties and applications of different monomers, enhancing our ability to manipulate and utilize them in technology and biology.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,096, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.