Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oligomerisation

Noun

ˌɒlɪˌɡɒməraɪˈzeɪʃən

Definition

The process in which small molecular units called monomers combine to form a larger structure known as an oligomer.

Examples

In the production of certain plastics, oligomerisation is a crucial step that influences the final properties of the material.
The oligomerisation of amino acids can lead to the formation of peptides.
Researchers are studying the oligomerisation of proteins to understand their functions better.

Meaning

Oligomerisation refers to the chemical reaction that forms oligomers, which are compounds comprised of a few repeating units (monomers), typically consisting of two to ten monomers.