Definition of "oligomeric" [oligomeric]

• Of, pertaining to, or being an oligomer. (adjective)

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• "Vitamin E is an important antioxidant in grape seed, but even more powerful are the flavonoids called oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes, or OPCs, according to the UMMC."
• "The seeds are typically from red grapes (instead of white), which have a high content of compounds known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs)."
• "Proteins with 2 or more polypeptide chains are known as oligomeric proteins, their component chains are called subunits or protomers."