Mer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mer is a noun meaning (chemistry) A repeat unit: a structural unit which through repetition forms a polymer.
Meaning
(chemistry) A repeat unit: a structural unit which through repetition forms a polymer.
More Meanings
- (fantasy) merpeople
- (obsolete) Alternative form of mayor and mair.
Example Sentences
A polymer is a compound formed of repeating structural units called mers, whose atoms share electrons to form very large molecules.
There are mermaids and mermen everywhere. They swim above us and linger in nooks and arched doorways. It's impossible not to stare. The mer are as diverse as humans—all ages, size, shape, and color.
Word Forms
- mers
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