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Definition of polymer

polymer

/ˈpɑːləmər/
pol · y · mer
Plural:polymers
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Adjective:polymeric
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• noun

1

A chemical compound or material with a molecular structure composed chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar repeating structural units (monomers) bonded together, such as synthetic plastics, resins, or natural substances like cellulose and DNA.

Example

"Researchers developed a biodegradable polymer that breaks down naturally in marine environments."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1833 by Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius, via German Polymer, from Ancient Greek πολυμερής (polymerēs, 'having many parts'), combining πολύς (polys, 'many') and μέρος (meros, 'part').

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