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Meaning of "polymer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POLYMER

polymer  [ˈpɒlɪmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POLYMER

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adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Polymer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POLYMER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Polymer

Substance composed of macromolecules. Note: Applicable to substance macromolecular in nature like cross-linked systems that can be considered as one macromolecule. A polymer is a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits, known as monomers. Because of their broad range of properties, both synthetic and natural polymers play an essential and ubiquitous role in everyday life. Polymers range from familiar synthetic plastics such as polystyrene to natural biopolymers such as DNA and proteins that are fundamental to biological structure and function. Polymers, both natural and synthetic, are created via polymerization of many monomers. Their consequently large molecular mass relative to small molecule compounds produces unique physical properties, including toughness, viscoelasticity, and a tendency to form glasses and semicrystalline structures rather than crystals. The term "polymer" derives from the ancient Greek word πολύς and μέρος, and refers to a molecule whose structure is composed of multiple repeating units, from which originates a characteristic of high relative molecular mass and attendant properties.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POLYMER


aglimmer
əˈɡlɪmə
biopolymer
ˈbaɪəʊˌpɒlɪmə
copolymer
kəʊˈpɒlɪmə
glimmer
ˈɡlɪmə
homopolymer
ˌhɒməʊˈpɒlɪmə
limma
ˈlɪmə
limmer
ˈlɪmə
photopolymer
ˌfəʊtəʊˈpɒlɪmə
slimmer
ˈslɪmə
terpolymer
ˌtɜːˈpɒlɪmə
ulama
ˈuːlɪmə
ulema
ˈuːlɪmə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POLYMER

polymastia
polymastic
polymastism
polymasty
polymath
polymathic
polymathy
polymerase
polymeric
polymeride
polymerisation
polymerise
polymerism
polymerization
polymerize
polymerous
polymery
polymorph
polymorphic
polymorphic function

WORDS THAT END LIKE POLYMER

comer
consumer
customer
disclaimer
farmer
former
gamer
hammer
homer
hummer
palmer
primer
rhymer
stereospecific polymer
summer
the former
timer
transformer
vinyl polymer
Zimmer

Synonyms and antonyms of polymer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «polymer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POLYMER

Find out the translation of polymer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of polymer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «polymer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

聚合物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polímero
570 millions of speakers

English

polymer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बहुलक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البوليمر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

полимер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

polímero
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পলিমার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

polymère
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Polimer
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Polymer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポリマー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

폴리머
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Polimer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

polymer
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாலிமர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बहुलक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

polimer
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

polimero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

polimer
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

полімер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

polimer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολυμερούς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

polimeer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

polymeren
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

polymer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of polymer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYMER»

The term «polymer» is very widely used and occupies the 12.925 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYMER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «polymer» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «polymer» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about polymer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POLYMER»

Discover the use of polymer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to polymer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Complete Book of Polymer Clay
This encyclopedic book by renowned expert Lisa Pavelka includes the latest techniques, handy tips, and trade secrets. Pavelka presents a sweeping overview of materials, how-to fundamentals, and construction techniques.
Lisa Pavelka, 2010
2
400 Polymer Clay Designs: A Collection of Dynamic & Colorful ...
Luann Udell’s faux-ivory artifacts take their inspiration from the prehistoric art in France’s Lascaux Caves. It’s the largest—and finest—book of contemporary polymer art available anywhere.
Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott, 2004
3
Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites
Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites provides the first guide solely devoted to the unique properties and applications of this essential area of nanoscience.
Luigi Nicolais, Gianfranco Carotenuto, 2004
4
Adapting Quilt Patterns to Polymer Clay
Well-known polymer clay artists Skinner and Helm show how to create amazing quilt patterns including Amish Bars, Log Cabin Variations, Nine Patch, Drunkard's Path, and others.
Judith Skinner, Sarajane Helm, 2006
5
Polymer Microscopy
Key Features: Revised and updated, this Third Edition remains the gold standard for information on the characterization of polymer microstructure Presents a wide variety of polymer systems and characterization techniques Covers the major ...
Linda Sawyer, David Grubb, Gregory F. Meyers, 2008
6
Introductory Polymer Chemistry
This Introductory Text On Polymer Chemistry Does Not Presuppose A High Level Of Proficiency In The Background Subjects And Is Written For Students Of An Average Calibre Who Have Studied In An Indian University For A B.Sc. (Pass) Degree.
Gauri Shankar Misra, 1993
7
Dielectric Polymer Nanocomposites
The text begins with an overview of the background, principles and promise of nanodielectrics, followed by a discussion of the processing of nanocomposites and then proceeds with special considerations of clay based processes, mechanical, ...
J. Keith Nelson, 2009
8
Creative Ways with Polymer Clay
Do more than you ever thought possible with polymer clay.
Dotty McMillan, 2002
9
Handbook of Polymer Testing: Physical Methods
The Handbook of Polymer Testing: Physical Methods provides virtually currently used techniques for measuring and testing the physical properties of polymers.
Roger Brown, 1999
10
Handbook of Polymer Composites for Engineers
Diagrams and flow charts illustrate designs, design procedure and manufacturing methods. Photographs illustrate components and structures. Here is a small sampling of this material.
Leonard Hollaway, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POLYMER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term polymer is used in the context of the following news items.
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Single polymer pill could deliver entire drug course in one go
The prospect of taking an intensive course of drugs can be hard to swallow, but scientists in the US have designed a single pill made from a ... «Royal Society of Chemistry, Jul 15»
2
Polymer and Thermoplastic Micro Molding Market to Register …
According to a new research report published by Transparency Market Research (TMR), the global polymer and thermoplastic micro molding ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
3
New material opens possibilities for super-long-acting pills
The proposed supramolecular polymer gel network. Structures in yellow are synthesized polymer; structures in purple are linear polymer; and ... «MIT News, Jul 15»
4
Making polymer nanostructures from a greenhouse gas
(Nanowerk News) A future where power plants feed their carbon dioxide directly into an adjacent production facility instead of spewing it up a ... «Nanowerk, Jul 15»
5
Monthly Group: Polymer Clay & Mixed Media Group
A monthly gathering on the fourth Sunday for community artists working in polymer clay/mixed media to be able to work together in the studio, ... «Frederick News Post, Jul 15»
6
Polymer chemistry Put a ring on it
Ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) is a powerful technique during which chain growth occurs by alkene metathesis between the ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
7
Plastics News Now: Plant-based polymer could unlock key to …
Plastics News Now: Plant-based polymer could unlock key to ... A gel made of a plant-based polymer could help stop massive cuts, we visit an ... «Plastics News, Jul 15»
8
Polymer nanoparticles and UV trap pollutants
A NOVEL method using biodegradable polymer nanoparticles and UV light could offer a simple and effective way to remove dangerous ... «tce today, Jul 15»
9
New polymer material allows for the production of billions of stem …
stem cells Patients suffering from heart problems as well as damage to the brain and liver among other body injuries could stand to benefit ... «The Standard Daily, Jul 15»
10
Pet Polymer $2.50 million Financing. Everarrdo Macias Filed Jul 22 …
Pet Polymer Llc, Limited Liability Company just submitted form D announcing $2.50 million equity financing. This is a new filing. Pet Polymer ... «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»

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