plural of polymer

polymelia

(organic chemistry) 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.

plural of graft polymer

plural of star polymer

plural of block polymer

plural of inorganic polymer

plural of stereospecific polymer

(organic chemistry) A branched polymer having sidechains composed of different monomers to that of the main chain.

(chemistry) A polymer which is a block macromolecule.