oligomericadj.
/ˌɒlᵻɡəˈmɛrɪk/, U.S. /əˌlɪɡəˈmɛrɪk/ 1. Zoology. = oligomerous adj. 1. rare.
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1953 Systematic Zool. 2 153/1 Here is a quite natural link with typical oligomeric forms (Phoronoidea and Pogonophora which are still tubicolous, and Enteropneusta which burrows in soft sand).
2. Chemistry. Of the nature of an oligomer; consisting of an oligomer or oligomers.
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1957 Makromolekulare Chemie 23 32 The van der Wyk-rule..can be applied to the oligomeric esters of terephthalic acid and glycol after introduction of suitable constants.
1974 Sci. Amer. Nov. 64/1 The J chain is present in oligomeric forms, and the dimer, when found in secretions such as saliva and tears, is bonded to yet another polypeptide.
2000 Guardian 22 June ii. 5/4 Pills made of carrot juice and ‘oligomeric proanthocyanidins’ can ‘protect skin from burning’.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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