monomer
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/ˈmɑːnəmər/
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/ˈmɒnəmə(r)/
A single molecule that can link with others to create a long chain or polymer.
Scientists study monomers to understand how they can be combined to form new materials.
科学家研究单体,以了解它们是如何结合形成新材料的。