capsomere

cap·so·mere

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kap-suh-meer]
- /ˈkæp səˌmɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kap-suh-meer]
- /ˈkæp səˌmɪər/

Definitions of capsomere word

noun capsomere any of the protein units that together form the capsid of a virus 3
noun capsomere a protein that combines with other similar proteins to form the capsid of a virus 3
noun capsomere any of the protein subunits of a capsid. 1
noun capsomere Any of the individual protein subunits of a viral capsid. 1

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Origin of capsomere

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; < French capsomère; see capsid1, -o-, -mere

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Parts of speech for Capsomere

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Capsomere

capsomere popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

capsomere usage trend in Literature

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