polymers
noun
Form of polymer , plural of polymer.
Simple meaning
A naturally occurring or synthetic compound made up of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers.
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ˈpɑlɪmɚz
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noun
plural of polymer
A naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
“Many plastics are examples of synthetic polymers made from smaller units.”
plural of polymer
A material consisting of such polymer molecules.
plural of polymerorganic chemistry
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.
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This meaning: A naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
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“Many plastics are examples of synthetic polymers made from smaller units.”
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A naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers.
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