copolymer

kəʊˈpɒlɪmə

Definition

Definition of copolymer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistry

TECH.

polymer made from two or more different monomers

TECH.

Nylon is a well-known copolymer used in textiles..
Scientists developed a new copolymer for medical use.
The copolymer showed improved strength and flexibility.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with copolymer

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

random copolymer

polymer made from different repeat units arranged in no fixed order

The engineer selected a random copolymer to improve the material's flexibility.

block copolymer

polymer with blocks of different monomers

The block copolymer exhibited unique thermal properties.

graft copolymer

polymer where side chains of another polymer are attached to its backbone

The engineer used a graft copolymer to improve the plastic's impact strength.

Origin of copolymer

co- (together) + polymer (many parts)

Terms with copolymer included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

copolymerise

chemistry

join different monomers to form a copolymer

copolymerize

chemistry

combine monomers to form a copolymer

copolymerized

adj.

chemistry

polymerized with another compound to form a copolymer

View all translations of copolymer

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:copolymère, ...
German:Copolymere, ...
Italian:copolimero, ...
Spanish:copolímero, ...
Portuguese:copolímero, ...
Chinese:共聚物, ...
Japanese:共重合体, ...
Arabic:بُولِيمِير مُشْتَرَك, ...
Hebrew:קוֹפּוֹלִימֵר, ...
Russian:смешанный полимер, ...
Ukrainian:кополімер, ...
Hindi:कोपोलिमर, ...
Bengali:কোপলিমার, ...
Catalan:copolímer, ...
Czech:kopolymer, ...
Danish:copolymer, ...
Dutch:copolymeer, ...
Greek:συμπολυμερές, ...
Hungarian:kopolimer, ...
Khmer:កូប៉ូលីមែរ, ...
Korean:공중합체, ...
Persian:کوپلیمر, ...
Polish:kopolimer, ...
Portuguese (BR):copolímero, ...
Romanian:polimer mixt, ...
Swedish:kopolymer, ...
Thai:โคพอลิเมอร์, ...
Turkish:kopolimer, ...
Vietnamese:copolyme, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of copolymer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Expressions with copolymer

Origin of copolymer

Terms related to copolymer

Terms with copolymer included in their meaning

View all translations of copolymer

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery