oligomeric
- adjective
- /ˌɑlɪˈɡɒmərɪk/
- Specialized
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oligomérico
- The study found that oligomeric chains in the sample contributed to its unique properties.
Examples
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Some toxins are oligomeric proteins that assemble into larger complexes in the body.
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Researchers are studying oligomeric compounds for their therapeutic potential.
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The enzyme is oligomeric, meaning it is made up of several protein subunits.
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Researchers studied the oligomeric state of the molecule to understand its function.
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The oligomeric structure of the protein is crucial for its function.
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Researchers discovered that oligomeric proteins form essential structures in cellular functions.
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Chemical reactions often result in oligomeric forms that exhibit different characteristics than their monomer counterparts.
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Morphology
oligomeric = oligomer (semi-transparent) = oligo + mer + ic
Standard adjective formation from the noun 'oligomer' using the suffix '-ic', yielding 'relating to oligomers'.
Etymology
Oligomeric comes from Greek parts oligo- meaning 'few' and -mer meaning 'part', the same -mer you see in monomer and polymer. So, oligomeric means made of 'a few' repeating parts or small units, often used for molecules made of several subunits.