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fluoropolymer
noun
flu·o·ro·polymer
\¦flu̇(ə)(ˌ)rō, ¦flōr(ˌ)ō, ¦flȯ(ˌ)rō+\
Definition of fluoropolymer
: any of various homopolymers or copolymers that consist mainly of fluorine and carbon and that are characterized by chemical inertness, thermal stability, and a low coefficient of friction
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Origin and Etymology of fluoropolymer
fluor- + polymer
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