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polymers

/ˈpɒlɪmərz/ /ˈpɑːlɪmərz/

Meanings
noun
A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.

Examples :

"Plastic bottles are made from polymers, which are long chains of smaller molecules linked together. "
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Illustration bonding

bonding verb

/ˈbɑndɪŋ/ /ˈbɒndɪŋ/

To connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind.

"The gargantuan ape was bonded in iron chains and carted onto the stage."

Illustration identical

identical noun

/aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/

(usually pluralized) Something which has exactly the same properties as something else.

"My sister and I have identical handwriting styles; it's difficult for our teacher to tell our papers apart. "

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration network

network noun

/nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/

A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.

"The spider's silken network stretched across the entire doorway. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration monomers

monomers noun

/ˈmɑːnəmərz/ /ˈmɒnəmərz/

A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.

"Plastic is made when many small molecules called monomers join together to form a long chain. "

Illustration repeating

repeating verb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪŋ/

To do or say again (and again).

"The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration chemically

chemically adverb

/ˈkɛmɪkli/ /ˈkɛmɪkəli/

Using a chemical reaction, process or operation.

"The stain was chemically removed from the shirt using bleach. "

Illustration similar

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

Illustration molecules

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

Illustration molecule

molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."