trimer
Translation
trimer
Examples
The protein exists as a trimer in solution.
The protein exists as a trimer in solution.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ~)) a molecule formed from three identical units The protein forms a stable trimer.
Similar Words
Related concepts: oligomer, polymer
Etymology
From 'tri-' (three) + Greek '-meros' (part). It means 'having three parts'.
Memory Tips
'Tri-' means three and '-mer' means part. A molecule with three parts.