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oligomer

/ˌɒlɪˈɡoʊmər/ noun · British & US
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What does oligomer mean?

noun

A polymer composed of a small number of different monomer units; a molecule composed of a few different types of monomers.

Example

"The oligomer was found to have unique properties that made it useful for a variety of applications."

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