monomer

noun

mono·​mer ˈmä-nə-mər How to pronounce monomer (audio)
: a chemical compound that can undergo polymerization
monomeric adjective

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That’s enough to generate 50,000 metric tons of the monomer a year for repolymerizing into polyester. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026 Acrylics are applied onto a buffed nail with a mix of powder and liquid monomer, shaped onto your nails with a brush, then air-dried. Essence, 19 Dec. 2025 Derived from rose oil, the monomer was already known for being flexible, mechanically stable, and biodegradable. New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2025 What’s involved: An acrylic manicure involves creating a hard layer that’s bonded to your natural nails by combining two elements, a liquid monomer and a powder polymer. Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monomer

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1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of monomer was in 1914

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“Monomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monomer. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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monomer

noun
mono·​mer ˈmän-ə-mər How to pronounce monomer (audio)
: a chemical compound that can undergo polymerization
monomeric adjective

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