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polymer

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɑlɪmɚ/ · UK /ˈpɒlɪmə/

Forms: polymers

polymer means: A substance made of very large molecules, each containing many small parts joined together.

noun

MOLECULE CHAINC1

A substance made of very large molecules, each containing many small parts joined together.

  • This polymer is used to make plastic bags.
  • Some polymers occur naturally in plants.
  • Scientists developed a polymer that breaks down in soil.

Common phrases: natural polymer, synthetic polymer, polymer chain

Questions about polymer

What does polymer mean?

A substance made of very large molecules, each containing many small parts joined together.

What is polymer in other languages?

Türkçe: polimer · Español: polímero · Français: polymère · Deutsch: Polymer · Italiano: polimero · 日本語: 高分子

How do you pronounce polymer?

In American English /ˈpɑlɪmɚ/; in British English /ˈpɒlɪmə/.

How do you use polymer in a sentence?

This polymer is used to make plastic bags. Some polymers occur naturally in plants.

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