polymer
noun
poly·mer
ˈpä-lə-mər 
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units
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Exposure to the alkaline solution causes pollen’s constituent polymers to become more hydrophilic, or water-loving, so depending on the conditions, the gel will swell or shrink due to the absorption or expulsion of water, explains Ibrahim.
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Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
That this machinery remains functional in subzero conditions raises new biophysical questions the team is now pursuing, including how proteins and polymers maintain flexibility and force generation when water is largely frozen.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Recycled synthetics, while better than virgin polymers, are not a silver bullet.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
This technology uses a polymer that wraps around each lash to create a tube, which can make lashes look longer and flake less.
—Elizabeth Denton, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
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Sandy Ong, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
That this machinery remains functional in subzero conditions raises new biophysical questions the team is now pursuing, including how proteins and polymers maintain flexibility and force generation when water is largely frozen.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Recycled synthetics, while better than virgin polymers, are not a silver bullet.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
This technology uses a polymer that wraps around each lash to create a tube, which can make lashes look longer and flake less.
—Elizabeth Denton, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polymer
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“Polymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polymer. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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polymer
noun
poly·mer
ˈpäl-ə-mər
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds that is formed by combination of smaller molecules and consists basically of repeating structural units
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polymer
noun
poly·mer
ˈpäl-ə-mər
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units
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