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Meaning of POLYMER

Pronunciation:  'pâlumur

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 Definition: [n]  naturally occurring or synthetic; consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
 
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 See Also: chemical compound, compound, copolymer, lignin, ployurethan, polyamide, polymeric amide, polyurethane, trimer

 

 

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pol"y*mer\, n. [See {Polymeric}.] (Chem.)
Any one of two or more substances related to each other by
polymerism; specifically, a substance produced from another
substance by chemical polymerization. [Formerly also written
polymere.]
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A large molecule formed by the combination of many similar smaller molecules (monomers).
 
Glossary
 
 Definition: A molecule composed of repeated subunits.
 
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 Related Terms: acid, acidity, adhesive, agent, alkali, alkalinity, alloisomer, anion, antacid, atom, base, biochemical, cast plastic, cation, cellulose plastic, chemical, chemical element, chromoisomer, compound, copolymer, dimer, element, extruded plastic, heavy chemicals, high polymer, homopolymer, hydracid, inorganic chemical, ion, isomer, laminate, macromolecule, metamer, molded plastic, molding compounds, molecule, monomer, neutralizer, nonacid, organic chemical, oxyacid, plastic, protein plastic, pseudoisomer, radical, reagent, resin plastic, sulfacid, synthetic, synthetic fabric, synthetic rubber, thermoplastic, thermosetting plastic, trimer
 

 

 

 

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