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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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.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Hill says that vinegar can help break down heavy oil and products that hold polymers in them, such as hair sprays and gel.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
Hill says that vinegar can help break down heavy oil and products that hold polymers in them, such as hair sprays and gel.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Apr. 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
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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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