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polymer

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒlɪmə/
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Definition of polymer

noun

Chemistry
  • a substance which has a molecular structure built up chiefly or completely from a large number of similar units bonded together, e.g. many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins.

Derivatives

polymeric

Pronunciation: /-ˈmɛrɪk/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German, from Greek polumeros 'having many parts', from polu- 'many' + meros 'a share'

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