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monomer unit

[ˈmɒnəmər ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: monomer units
unidade monomérica
1. A single molecule that can bind chemically to other identical or different molecules to form a polymer
In polymer chemistry, each monomer unit links together to create long chains of polymers.
Em química de polímeros, cada unidade monomérica se liga para criar longas cadeias de polímeros.
2. The smallest structural unit of a polymer that can be repeated
Glucose is a monomer unit that forms polysaccharides through polymerization.
A glicose é uma unidade monomérica que forma polissacarídeos através de polimerização.
Synonyms
monomermonomeric unitstructural unit
Antonyms
polymermacromolecule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade monomérica
Most common usage in chemistry textbooks
Portugal
unidade monomérica
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in academic and scientific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

building block of polymers
molecular building unit
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