polymer

noun

poly·​mer ˈpä-lə-mər How to pronounce polymer (audio)
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units
polymeric adjective
polymerlike adjective

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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 As ambient air passes through the powder, the basic amine polymers in COF-999 grab onto the acidic CO2, trapping it. New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024 Photo : Focal The cabinet itself is made from high-density polymer, specially molded to provide exceptional rigidity and freedom from vibration and resonance. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polymer 

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, back-formation from polymeric, from Greek polymerēs having many parts, from poly- + meros part — more at merit entry 1

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polymer was in 1866

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“Polymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polymer. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

polymer

noun
poly·​mer ˈpäl-ə-mər How to pronounce polymer (audio)
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds that is formed by combination of smaller molecules and consists basically of repeating structural units
polymeric adjective

Medical Definition

polymer

noun
poly·​mer ˈpäl-ə-mər How to pronounce polymer (audio)
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units

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