noun
- simple molecules that can be joined together to form polymers
Usage: chemistry; plural of monomer
Examples
- Ethylene monomers combine to form polyethylene plastic.
- The scientist studied how monomers link together during polymerization.
- Amino acids are the monomers that make up proteins.
- These monomers will react under heat to form a strong polymer chain.
- The lab analyzed different types of monomers used in plastic production.
- Glucose monomers join to create starch and cellulose.