oligomerization
- noun
- /ˌɑlɪˌɡɒmərɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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oligomerización
- The oligomerization process is crucial in biochemistry.
Examples
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The process of oligomerization is essential for the formation of complex biological structures.
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The oligomerization of proteins can influence their biological activity in the cell.
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Researchers studied the oligomerization process to understand how certain enzymes assemble.
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Abnormal oligomerization may lead to diseases related to protein misfolding.
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Can you explain oligomerization to me?
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The study focused on the oligomerization of proteins to understand their functions.
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Oligomerization allows small molecules to combine into larger, more complex assemblies.
How Many
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8.6
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Surface Forms
Morphology
oligomerization = oligomerize (semi-transparent) = oligo + mer + ization
The noun is a regular process form built from the verb 'oligomerize', but the base verb is technical and not likely familiar to an average B1 learner.
Etymology
The word oligomerization comes from oligo- meaning 'few' and -mer- meaning 'part', the same mer you see in polymer and monomer. So, oligomerization is the process where a small number of molecules or units join together to make a larger structure.