Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonamer
noun
/ˈnoʊnəˌmɜr/
Definition
A nonamer is a sequence of nine units, often referring to a chain of nine atoms or molecules in chemistry.
Examples
- The nonamer showed a significant increase in stability compared to its smaller counterparts.
- Researchers are particularly interested in the activity of the nonamer in protein synthesis.
- A nonamer can interact with various molecules to form complex structures.
Meaning
In biochemistry, a nonamer usually refers to a peptide or protein fragment that is composed of nine amino acids.
Synonyms
- nine-mer
- nonameric compound
