trimer

[ trahy-mer ]
/ ˈtraɪ mər /

noun Chemistry.

a molecule composed of three identical, simpler molecules.
a polymer derived from three identical monomers.
Compare oligomer.

Origin of trimer

First recorded in 1925–30, trimer is from the Greek word trimerḗs having three parts. See tri-, -mer

OTHER WORDS FROM trimer

tri·mer·ic [trahy-mer-ik] /traɪˈmɛr ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby trimer

trim size, trim tab, trimaran, trimble, trime, trimer, trimerous, trimester, trimetallic, trimeter, trimethadione

British Dictionary definitions for trimer

trimer
/ (ˈtraɪmə) /

noun

a polymer or a molecule of a polymer consisting of three identical monomers

Derived forms of trimer

trimeric (traɪˈmɛrɪk), adjective

Scientific definitions for trimer

trimer
[ trī′mər ]

Any of various chemical compounds made of three smaller identical or similar molecules (called monomers) that are linked together. Trimers are linked by hydrogen bonds, coordinate bonds, or covalent bonds. Raffinose is a trimer composed of the monomers glucose, fructose, and galactose.