Word: heptamer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hep
ta
mer
Definition: An oligomer having seven subunits
Morphemes:
Affix: hepta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: seven
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἑπτά
Language: grc
Decoded: epta
Meaning: seven
Affix: -mer
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form words relating to chemical structure, denoting parts of a molecule, for example, monomer (one part), dimer (two parts), polymer (many parts).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μείρομαι
Language: grc
Decoded: meiromai
Meaning: to receive as ones portion
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
Meaning: neuter noun