Polymer
/pˈɑləmər/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
Every protein is a polymer composed of units called amino acids.
The elasticity of this polymer isn't the best suited to our ends.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The scientist developed a new ____ that was both biodegradable and stronger than conventional plastics.