polymer
noun
poly·mer
ˈpä-lə-mər 
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units
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Add Water-Retaining Gel To The Container Soil To help the soil in a hanging basket stay moist longer, super-absorbent polymers (SAP) or hydrogels can be added to the potting mix.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The bacterium started by producing an enzyme to break the polymer chain comprising the material into pieces.
—Elizabeth MacBride, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The lightly tinted formula blends into any hair color for a dusty-free, flexible texture, thanks to resins and a polymer complex that creates an invisible, web-like effect between the hair fibers.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Researchers said the hybrid structure was designed to independently control durability and recyclability, a longstanding challenge in polymer and textile recycling systems.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The bacterium started by producing an enzyme to break the polymer chain comprising the material into pieces.
—Elizabeth MacBride, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The lightly tinted formula blends into any hair color for a dusty-free, flexible texture, thanks to resins and a polymer complex that creates an invisible, web-like effect between the hair fibers.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Researchers said the hybrid structure was designed to independently control durability and recyclability, a longstanding challenge in polymer and textile recycling systems.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for polymer
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“Polymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polymer. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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polymer
noun
poly·mer
ˈpäl-ə-mər
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds that is formed by combination of smaller molecules and consists basically of repeating structural units
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polymer
noun
poly·mer
ˈpäl-ə-mər
: a chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units
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