Polymer

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑlɪˌmər/

Definitions of polymer

noun a substance that has a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together, such as many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins

Example Sentences

A1 A polymer is a type of material made up of long chains of molecules.

A2 Plastic is a common example of a polymer.

B1 The polymer used in this product is known for its durability and flexibility.

B2 Researchers are studying new ways to create biodegradable polymers.

C1 The chemical structure of the polymer determines its properties and behavior.

C2 Polymer engineering involves designing new materials with specific characteristics for different applications.

Examples of polymer in a Sentence

formal The scientist synthesized a new polymer with unique properties.

informal I heard they're using some fancy polymer in the new phone case.

slang This polymer stuff is supposed to be super strong, like unbreakable or something.

figurative Their friendship was like a polymer bond, strong and resilient.

Grammatical Forms of polymer

• plural: polymers
• comparative: more polymer
• superlative: most polymer
• present tense: polymerize
• future tense: will polymerize
• perfect tense: has polymerized
• continuous tense: is polymerizing
• singular: polymer
• positive degree: polymer
• infinitive: to polymerize
• gerund: polymerizing
• participle: polymerized

Origin and Evolution of polymer

First Known Use: 1833 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'polymer' is derived from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'meros' meaning 'parts'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'polymer' was first used in 1833 by the Swedish chemist Jons Jacob Berzelius to describe compounds formed by the union of smaller molecules. Over time, the term has come to encompass a wide range of organic and synthetic compounds with varying structures and properties.