Definition of "monomer" [mon•o•mer]

• A molecule that can combine with others to form a polymer. (noun)

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• ""A fliD-deficient mutant becomes non-motile because it lacks flagellar filaments and leaks flagellin monomer out into the medium.""
• "The monomer is specific for every polymer and determines the name of the substance."
• "The manufacturing steps for Tedlar oriented film include producing vinyl fluoride (VF) monomer, which is converted into polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) polymer resins, and extruded into the Tedlar film."