고분자 화합물을 구성하는 기본 단위가 되는 저분자 화합물.
A molecule that can be bonded to other identical or similar molecules to form a larger structure called a polymer.
예문:
"Vinyl chloride is the specific monomer used to produce the versatile plastic known as PVC."
"During the process of polymerization, monomers link together in long chains to create complex structures."
"Amino acids act as the essential monomer units that build up various protein molecules in the body."