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Vocabulary Entry
polymer
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A large molecule composed of many repeated subunits (monomers), typically through a process called polymerization.
Example Sentences
"Plastic is made from a variety of different polymers."
"The scientist studied the properties of various synthetic polymers."
"Natural polymers like cellulose are found in many plants."
V
verb
To combine or produce a polymer; to undergo polymerization.
Example Sentences
"The monomers will polymerize to form a long chain."
"Chemists often polymerize small molecules to create new materials."
"In the lab, we will polymerize the substances under controlled conditions."