See Also: multimer(dictionary)

worthwhile (iou) and multimer (iou)


worthwhile (iou)



worthwhile adjective. Also worth-while & (earlier, usu. pred.) as two words. M17.
[from worth the while s.v. WHILE noun.]
That is worth the time or effort spent; of (sufficient) value or importance.
Good Housekeeping For some people a collection is only worthwhile if the pieces are rare. Veterinary Record The campaign against the disease is achieving worthwhile results.
worthwhileness noun L19.

multimer (iou)



multimer noun. M20.
[from MULTI- + -MER.]
Chemistry. An aggregate of molecules held together by relatively weak bonds, such as hydrogen bonds.
multi'meric adjective L20.