polymer
Translation
polymer
Examples
Plastic is a common type of synthetic polymer.
Plastic is a common type of synthetic polymer.
Scientists are developing new biodegradable polymers.
Scientists are developing new biodegradable polymers.
Grammar Patterns
((as a countable noun)) a large molecule Plastic is a type of synthetic polymer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: macromolecule
Etymology
From Greek 'poly-' (many) and 'meros' (part). It literally means 'many parts'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a long chain made of many small, repeating parts ('-mer'). Plastics are a common example of polymers.