MONOMER

monomer

(noun) a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

monomer (plural monomers)

(chemistry) A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

25 December 2024

UNAMBIGUOUS

(adjective) having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning; “As a horror, apartheid...is absolutely unambiguous”- Mario Vargas Llosa


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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