monomer

noun

mono·​mer ˈmä-nə-mər 

: a chemical compound that can undergo polymerization

monomeric

ˌmä-nə-ˈmer-ik 

ˌmō-

adjective

Examples of monomer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Samsara Eco develops enzymatic recycling technology that breaks polyester and nylon 6,6 into monomers, which can then be used to make new polymers. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Liquid monomers are applied as a coating before an electron beam rapidly cures them into a finished electrode. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

This may have led to a buildup of heat in a pressurized tank filled with 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable liquid monomer used to manufacture plastics. — Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026

EnzymeThreads is engineering high-performance enzymes designed to break down PET into its original monomers. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for monomer

• astronomer
• ionomer

Medical Definition

monomer

noun

mono·​mer ˈmän-ə-mər 

: a chemical compound that can undergo polymerization

monomeric

ˌmän-ə-ˈmer-ik  ˌmō-nə- 

adjective