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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In most chipmaking, the resist, the polymer resin that holds the circuit pattern, is coated evenly across the wafer surface.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
On top of that layer, the team added a polymer coating.
—Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
And don’t worry about smudging—thanks to a mix of film-forming polymers and waxes, this mascara stays put, resisting any unsightly flaking.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Some natural fibers undergo significant amounts of processing and are combined with polymers to become more widely usable – defeating the purpose of using natural fibers.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
On top of that layer, the team added a polymer coating.
—Ars Technica, 2 Jan. 2025
And don’t worry about smudging—thanks to a mix of film-forming polymers and waxes, this mascara stays put, resisting any unsightly flaking.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Some natural fibers undergo significant amounts of processing and are combined with polymers to become more widely usable – defeating the purpose of using natural fibers.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for polymer
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“Polymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polymer. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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