| monomer | <chemistry> A single molecule that is the subunit of a polymer. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| monomeric | 1. Consisting of a single component. 2. In genetics, relating to a hereditary disease or characteristic controlled by genes at a single locus. 3. Consisting of monomers. Origin: mono-+ G. Meros, part (05 Mar 2000) |
| monomerous | 1. <botany> Composed of solitary parts, as a flower with one sepal, one petal, one stamen, and one pistil. 2. <zoology> Having but one joint; said of the foot of certain insects. Origin: Gr. Single; alone + part. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |