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 bio-ink is a living gel made from biocompatible polymers, designed to form a scaffold for new cells to grow.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The material is made from a lightweight polymer that sits easily on the bridge of the nose without budging.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
In translucent polymer clay and pigments, the artworks are colored in emerald green and cobalt blue and are part of the collaboration with Secci Gallery.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Through a solution-dyeing process that introduces pigment at the polymer melt stage—before yarn is even spun—the company eliminates the water- and energy-intensive post-dyeing process entirely.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The material is made from a lightweight polymer that sits easily on the bridge of the nose without budging.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
In translucent polymer clay and pigments, the artworks are colored in emerald green and cobalt blue and are part of the collaboration with Secci Gallery.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Through a solution-dyeing process that introduces pigment at the polymer melt stage—before yarn is even spun—the company eliminates the water- and energy-intensive post-dyeing process entirely.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for polymer
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“Polymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polymer. Accessed 19 Oct. 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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