polymernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈpɒl.ɪ.mər/us/ˈpɑː.lɪ.mɚ/specializeda chemical substance consisting of large molecules made from many smaller and simpler molecules:
Many polymers, such as nylon, are artificial.
Proteins and DNA are natural polymers.
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Chemistry: types of chemical
- acid salt
- alkali
- alkali metal
- alkyl
- alkyne
- anhydrous
- buffer
- dioxide
- hydrate
- hydro-
- insoluble
- oxide
- petrochemical
- stain
- stearic acid
- strong acid
- strong base
- universal indicator
- weak acid
- weak base
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