polymer
noun
poly·mer
ˈpä-lə-mər 
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units
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These generally have a high talc content (talcum powder enhances the mechanical properties of plastics and acts as a reinforcing agent when added to polymers).
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Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
The formula transforms from a gel loaded with polymers that lifts hair at the root into a lightweight mousse for thicker-looing hair.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
But even trims made with the same polymers as the main material, such as polyethylene terephthalate, a.k.a.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
The casing is a polymer, a form of plastic, and the display protection an unnamed toughened glass.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
The formula transforms from a gel loaded with polymers that lifts hair at the root into a lightweight mousse for thicker-looing hair.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
But even trims made with the same polymers as the main material, such as polyethylene terephthalate, a.k.a.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
The casing is a polymer, a form of plastic, and the display protection an unnamed toughened glass.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Polymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polymer. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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polymer
noun
poly·mer
ˈpäl-ə-mər
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds that is formed by combination of smaller molecules and consists basically of repeating structural units
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polymer
noun
poly·mer
ˈpäl-ə-mər
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units
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