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Polymer

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macromolecularnounOf or relating to a macromolecule
functionalnoun(mathematics, functional analysis) A scalar-valued linear function on a vector space.
ustnoun(Philippines) Initialism of University of Santo Tomas.
stampedmarked with the impression of a seal
elastomernounany polymer having the elastic properties of rubber
resinnounA viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.
plasticnounA synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
macromoleculenoun(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).
thermoplasticnounA plastic with this property.
thermosetnounA thermosetting polymer: one that is not remeltable.
polypropylenenounA thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials.
polyethylenenoun(organic chemistry) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
biopolymernoun(biochemistry) Any macromolecule of a living organism that is formed from the polymerization of smaller entities; a polymer that occurs in a living organism or results from life.
polyamidenoun(organic chemistry) Any of a range of polymers containing amide (or peptide) repeat units; examples include proteins and nylon.
copolymernoun(chemistry) A polymer derived from more than one species of monomer.
homopolymernoun(chemistry) a polymer formed from a single type of monomer.
polyesternounA material or fabric made from polyester polymer
polycarbonatenoun(organic chemistry) Any of a range of polymers of aromatic carbonates.
polystyrenenoun(organic chemistry) A vinylic polymer of styrene, CH₂CHphenyl.
polypeptidenoun(organic chemistry) Any polymer of (same or different) amino acids joined via peptide bonds.

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