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Mer

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Meaning

(chemistry) A repeat unit: a structural unit which through repetition forms a polymer..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (chemistry) A repeat unit: a structural unit which through repetition forms a polymer.
  2. (fantasy) merpeople
  3. (obsolete) Alternative form of mayor and mair.

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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.

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What does mer mean?

Mer means (chemistry) A repeat unit: a structural unit which through repetition forms a polymer..

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A polymer is a compound formed of repeating structural units called mers, whose atoms share electrons to form very large molecules.

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