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

This oil is packed with the pure monomers needed to manufacture brand-new, high-quality plastic. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026

Acrylics are created using liquid monomer and powder polymer, which should be mixed carefully by your nail tech. — Tori Crowther, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026

Derived from rose oil, the monomer was already known for being flexible, mechanically stable, and biodegradable. — New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2025

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

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