-mer

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek μέρος (méros, part).

Suffix[edit]

-mer

  1. (chemistry) Used to form words relating to chemical structure, denoting parts of a molecule, for example, monomer (one part), dimer (two parts), polymer (many parts).

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Polish[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Derived from Ancient Greek μέρος (méros).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /mɛr/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛr
  • Syllabification: mer

Suffix[edit]

-mer m inan

  1. -mere
    blasto- + ‎-mer → ‎blastomer
  2. -mer
    poli- + ‎-mer → ‎polimer

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Further reading[edit]

  • -mer in Polish dictionaries at PWN