What does monomer mean?
A molecule that can react with other molecules to form a polymer. A monomer is a small molecule that can be combined with other monomers to form a large molecule, such as a polymer.
Example
"The researcher studied the properties of the monomer before combining it with other monomers to form a polymer."
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