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polymer
/ˈpɒl.ɪ.mə/
A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules; A material consisting of such polymer molecules
- plural
- polymers
Meanings
- 1
A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules
- 2
A material consisting of such polymer molecules