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-mer
1a combining form meaning “member of a particular group”.
isomer.
mer.
2abbreviation
meridian.
meridional.
-mer
1suffix
chem denoting a substance of a particular class
monomer
polymer
mer.
2abbreviation
meridian
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of -mer1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of -mer1
Example Sentences
Along with “Notations,” Salonen conducted Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Aimard, and Debussy’s “La Mer,” works that he recorded with the L.A.
It also makes an for an easy connection with the revolutionary influence of Japanese music on Debussy’s “La Mer,” which then went on to influence Boulez, who made conducting it a specialty.
Taking a journey through icy waters and cascading waterfalls, the London Philharmonic present a quartet of pieces, including Debussy's La Mer and Sibelius's Oceanides - with an aquatic theme.
These will be international commemorations and Prince William will go to a ceremony at Omaha Beach, Saint Laurent sur Mer, which is expected to be attended by 25 heads of state.
Caymus Vineyards, whose cabernet is a frequent favorite of Wine Spectator, and owner Charles J. “Chuck” Wagner are listed in the records request, as are Wagner’s son, Charlie Wagner, and his vineyard, Mer Soleil.
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When To Use
The combining form -mer is used like a suffix to mean “part,” specifically in reference to portions of molecules. It is often used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry.The form -mer comes from Greek éDz, meaning “part, portion.” From this same source, we also get the combining forms -mere and -merous.Want to know more? Check out our 51Թs That Use entries for both forms.
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