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photopolymer

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pho·​to·​poly·​mer | \ ˌfō-tō-ˈpä-lə-mər How to pronounce photopolymer (audio) \

Definition of photopolymer

: a photosensitive plastic used especially in the manufacture of printing plates

Examples of photopolymer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Origin's system uses UV light, heat, and force to cure liquid photopolymer resins into production ready parts. — Patrick Kennedy, Star Tribune, 9 Dec. 2020

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First Known Use of photopolymer

1932, in the meaning defined above

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“Photopolymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photopolymer. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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