hexamer

/ˈhɛksəmər/

Definitions

1. noun

A molecule or protein composed of six subunits or parts.

“The enzyme is a hexamer that helps break down the complex molecule.”

2. noun

A group of six related things, especially atoms or molecules.

“The hexamer of atoms formed a stable bond.”

Synonyms

  • hexamer complex
  • hexamer protein
  • sixmer

Antonyms

  • dimer
  • monomer