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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That means the polyester turns into a liquid polymer, and the cotton fibers can still be reused.
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Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Unlike acrylic nails, soft gels are free of plastic, resins, and polymers.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 26 May 2025
For instance, the graph shape of the melting point changes each time a polymer is heated and cooled.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025
Each is sealed off by a dissolvable barrier made from lactose, maltose, and a pH-sensitive polymer that shields it from stomach acid and dissolves only in a more alkaline environment.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Unlike acrylic nails, soft gels are free of plastic, resins, and polymers.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 26 May 2025
For instance, the graph shape of the melting point changes each time a polymer is heated and cooled.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025
Each is sealed off by a dissolvable barrier made from lactose, maltose, and a pH-sensitive polymer that shields it from stomach acid and dissolves only in a more alkaline environment.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
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“Polymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polymer. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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