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-mer

1
Chemistry.
  1. a combining form meaning “member of a particular group”.

    isomer.



mer.

2

abbreviation

  1. meridian.

  2. meridional.

-mer

1

suffix

  1. chem denoting a substance of a particular class

    monomer

    polymer

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

mer.

2

abbreviation

  1. meridian

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of -mer1

From the Greek word éDz part, portion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of -mer1

from Greek meros part
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

What does -mer mean?

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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