polyacetal
noun
Any of a class of polymers containing the repeating group —O·CHR)—, which are prepared by addition polymerization of aldehydes and are typically strong thermoplastics used as moulding materials; specifically = polyoxymethylene.
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in Chemical Review.
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