polymer
ˈpɑːlɪmər
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Definition of polymer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
material scienceTECH.material composed of macromolecules with repeating structural unitsTECH.
  • The polymer was tested for its durability in various conditions..
copolymer macromolecule
2.
chemistryTECH.large molecule made of repeating unitsTECH.
  • Polyethylene is a common polymer used in packaging.
copolymer macromolecule
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Expressions with polymer

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polymer formed by attaching branches of one polymer onto another
The graft polymer exhibited unique properties due to its branched structure..
polymer formed by stereospecific reactions, having a regular arrangement of atoms
The synthesis of a stereospecific polymer requires precise control over molecular orientation..
synthetic material made from vinyl compounds
Vinyl polymer is used in making pipes.

Origin of polymer

Greek, poly (many) + meros (parts)

Terms with polymer included in their meaning

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toy
rubbery polymer used for play
home projects
man-made polymer used as clear plastic or as fiber for clothing
material
synthetic polymer used to make textiles and plastics
art
water-based fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion
material
synthetic polymer from renewable biomass sources
biochemistry
molecule released from a polymer after bond breaking
fabric
synthetic fiber made from acrylonitrile polymer
material
synthetic polymer used in paints, plastics, adhesives, or coatings

Examples of polymer in a sentence

  • The polymer's properties made it ideal for medical applications.
  • This polymer becomes flexible when heated.
  • Scientists developed a polymer that breaks down in seawater.

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  1. French:polymère, ...
  2. German:Polymer, ...
  3. Italian:polimero, ...
  4. Spanish:polímero, ...
  5. Portuguese:polímero, ...
  6. Chinese:高分子材料, 聚合物, ...
  7. Japanese:高分子材料, 高分子, ...
  8. Arabic:بُولِيمِر, بُولِيمَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוֹלִימֵר, פּוֹלִימֶר, ...
  10. Russian:полимер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:полімер, ...
  12. Hindi:बहुलक सामग्री, बहुलक, ...
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