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polymer /poly·mer/ (pol´ĭ-mer) a compound, usually of high molecular weight, formed by the combination of simpler molecules (monomers); it may be formed without formation of any other product (addition p.) or with simultaneous elimination of water or other simple compound (condensation p.) .

The polymer cellulose consists of linked repeating units of the monomer β-d-glucose.

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pol·y·mer (pl-mr)

n.

Any of numerous compounds of usually high molecular weight and consisting of up to millions of repeated linked units, each a relatively light and simple molecule.

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Polymer

A substance formed by joining smaller molecules. For example, plastic, acrylic, cellulose acetate, cellulose propionate, nylon, etc.

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polymer

[pol′imər]

Etymology: Gk, polys + meros, part

a compound formed by combining or linking a number of monomers, or small molecules. A polymer may be composed of many units of more than one type of monomer (a copolymer) or of many units of the same monomer (a homopolymer).

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polymer (pˑ·l·mer),

n compound that comprises several repeating units of monomers. See also monomer.

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polymer (pol´emur),

n a longchain hydrocarbon. In dentistry, the polymer is supplied as a powder to be mixed with the monomer for fabrication of appliances and restorations.

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polymer

a compound, usually of high molecular weight, formed by combination of simpler molecules (monomers).

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polymer-fume fever

see polytetrafluoroethylene.