monomeric unit (monomer unit, mer)
The largest
constitutional unit
contributed by a single
monomer molecule
to the structure of a
macromolecule
or
oligomer molecule
.
Note:
The largest
constitutional unit
contributed by a single
monomer molecule
to the structure of a macromolecule or
oligomer molecule
may be described as either monomeric, or by
monomer
used adjectivally.
Source:
PAC, 1996,
68
, 2287
(Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996))
on page 2290