How to Use polymer in a Sentence
polymer
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Guess what is made of long polymer chains?
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
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Polyester is a durable polymer.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Long strings of the polymer dragged out, like cheese pulling off of pizza.
—WIRED, 26 June 2023
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Use a polymer sealant on the damp cloth and dry the area with the other one.
—Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
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Start with a clean gold surface and grow a layer of polymer on it.
—Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 29 Oct. 2018
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The polymer can also be used in household goods as well.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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Each coat deposits a layer of polymers that wraps around each lash.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2025
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Its body is made from a proprietary polymer that saves weight.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Coatings of clear acrylic polymer provide gloss and a sense of depth.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2020
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These include special polymers and fibers that could make the road stronger.
—Mansour Solaimanian, The Conversation, 10 May 2024
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Inside the head, there’s a heating unit that melts the polymer.
—Charlotte Hu, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2025
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The polymer can also be used in household goods.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
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Lignin is a natural polymer found in trees.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
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Sorters could crumple films and tell—by their sound—their polymer lattices.
—Rebecca Altman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2022
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Unlike acrylic nails, soft gels are free of plastic, resins, and polymers.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 26 May 2025
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The dot in this case is a small polymer bead about a micrometer across.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2018
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These items usually have a waxy or polymer film to help keep the moisture or heat in.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Oct. 2020
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Use a pineapple cookie cutter and some polymer clay to shape this adorable ring dish.
—Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 11 Nov. 2022
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They're made of a durable polymer synthetic fiber to withstand wear and tear.
—Mark Stock and Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022
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The team dropped dots of aluminum onto a stretchy polymer surface.
—Sophie Weiner, Popular Mechanics, 30 Mar. 2018
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Finally, a cold-sealing polymer adds heat-free shine to the hair.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024
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Plus, the polymer is lead-free, meaning the hose is safe to use for drinking water.
—Christie Calucchia, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2021
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Dyke, a miniaturist, uses polymer clay to make the small cakes.
—Sophie Hirsh, Bon Appetit, 10 Apr. 2017
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That means the polyester turns into a liquid polymer, and the cotton fibers can still be reused.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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It's made from a lightweight polymer that's both durable and resistant to kinks.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
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For instance, the graph shape of the melting point changes each time a polymer is heated and cooled.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025
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The resin/polymer ensures the ink is cohesive and even.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Even when the polymer bills were redesigned in 2018, his face stayed on.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 2 Feb. 2023
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Instead, small chunks of the protective polymer had torn away.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
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Most of his toys are made of resin and polymer clay and some are created out of wood, metal and epoxy.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2021
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