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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However, the researchers found that a hydrophobic polymer worked best.
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IEEE Spectrum, 8 Apr. 2024
Plastic is problematic because it’s mostly made from polymers created from dangerous fossil fuels.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
The lotion’s other active ingredient is dimethicone, a silicon polymer that acts as an emollient, sealing in the skin’s natural moisture and protecting it.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
The scientists packaged their implantable battery in a soft porous flexible polymer film that has previously found use in artificial blood vessels, says Xizheng Liu, a professor of engineering at Tianjin.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2024
Integral to the design of new facades were synthetic polymers: materials made of chains of repeating subunits, and which are the main ingredient of household plastics.
—Alex Christian, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
The goal was to make selling points out of characteristics that were initially mocked, particularly the Glock’s lightweight, polymer frame and blocky metal barrel.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
Inside, Omega upgraded the movement with various new components, more durable polymers, and lubricating oils specially chosen for their resistance to heat.
—Chris Hall, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2024
The lenses of solar eclipse glasses are made of black polymer, or resin infused with carbon particles, which blocks nearly all visible, infrared and ultraviolet light, according to The Planetary Society.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 8 Apr. 2024
Plastic is problematic because it’s mostly made from polymers created from dangerous fossil fuels.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
The lotion’s other active ingredient is dimethicone, a silicon polymer that acts as an emollient, sealing in the skin’s natural moisture and protecting it.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
The scientists packaged their implantable battery in a soft porous flexible polymer film that has previously found use in artificial blood vessels, says Xizheng Liu, a professor of engineering at Tianjin.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2024
Integral to the design of new facades were synthetic polymers: materials made of chains of repeating subunits, and which are the main ingredient of household plastics.
—Alex Christian, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
The goal was to make selling points out of characteristics that were initially mocked, particularly the Glock’s lightweight, polymer frame and blocky metal barrel.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
Inside, Omega upgraded the movement with various new components, more durable polymers, and lubricating oils specially chosen for their resistance to heat.
—Chris Hall, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2024
The lenses of solar eclipse glasses are made of black polymer, or resin infused with carbon particles, which blocks nearly all visible, infrared and ultraviolet light, according to The Planetary Society.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
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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
Medical Definition
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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