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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This oil is packed with the pure monomers needed to manufacture brand-new, high-quality plastic. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 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 Acrylics are created using liquid monomer and powder polymer, which should be mixed carefully by your nail tech. Tori Crowther, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026 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 13 Jun. 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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