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Polymer

Large molecule made of repeating monomer units.

A polymer is a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of repeating structural units called monomers.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɒlɪmər/

Etymology

The term 'polymer' is derived from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'meros' meaning 'part'.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

macromolecule

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

macromolecule chemical substance

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

plastics nylon polyester rubber

Meronyms — Parts or Components

monomer

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

plastics synthetic materials

Indexes

chemical compound

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