Definitions for polymer
polymer
pol·y·mer
Spelling: [pol-uh-mer]
IPA: /ˈpɒl ə mər/
Polymer is a 7 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.
You can make 180 anagrams from letters in polymer (elmopry).
Definitions for polymer
noun
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a compound of high molecular weight derived either by the addition of many smaller molecules, as polyethylene, or by the condensation of many smaller molecules with the elimination of water, alcohol, or the like, as nylon.
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a compound formed from two or more polymeric compounds.
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a product of polymerization.
Origin of polymer
First recorded in 1865-70, polymer is from the Greek word polymerḗs having many parts. See poly-, -mer
Examples for polymer
But the stuff Vaneski used to patch my suit is a polymer that leaks hydrogen very easily.