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Polystyrenes

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sulfonatedTreated or reacted with a sulfonic acid
polypropylenenounA thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials.
polyisoprenenoun(chemistry) Any polymer whose constituent monomer is isoprene; especially natural, and some synthetic, rubbers
polymersnouna peer-reviewed open access scientific journal covering polymer science.
polyethylenenoun(organic chemistry) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
polyolefinnoun(chemistry) A polymer (such as polyethylene) made by the polymerization of an olefin.
polysulfidenoun(chemistry) Any compound of general formula RSₙR having a chain of more than two sulfur atoms; any derivative of a polysulfane.
polyestersnounA material or fabric made from polyester polymer
polybutylenenoun(chemistry) polybutene
polybutadienenoun(organic chemistry) A polymer of butadiene, used to make synthetic rubber.
polymericnoun(organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or consisting of a polymer. Examples of such compounds include polyurethane foams, PVC foams, and styrofoam.
polysulphidenoun(chemistry) Alternative spelling of polysulfide. [(chemistry) Any compound of general formula RSₙR having a chain of more than two sulfur atoms; any derivative of a polysulfane.]
polyurethanenoun(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in many industrial and domestic applications.
polyacrylonitrilenoun(organic chemistry) Any polymer or copolymer of acrylonitrile; they are mostly resins that are used to make fibers for fabrics
styrenenoun(chemistry) An aromatic hydrocarbon; a colourless, oily liquid, used in the manufacture of polymers such as polystyrene.
thermoplasticsnounA plastic with this property.
terpolymernounA copolymer derived from three species of monomer.
polyethernoun(organic chemistry) a polymer, such as an elastomer, in which carbon atoms of the repeating units are joined by a single oxygen atom
polythenenoun(organic chemistry) Synonym of polyethylene.
polyvinylnoun(organic chemistry) Any polymer derived from a vinyl compound.

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