Polymeric
Polymeric
Polymeric (pronunciation: /pɒlɪˈmɛrɪk/) is an adjective that describes a substance composed of polymers.
Etymology
The term "polymeric" is derived from the Greek words "poly" meaning many, and "meros" meaning parts. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe substances made up of many repeating subunits.
Definition
A polymeric substance is one that is composed of large molecules called polymers, which are themselves made up of many repeating subunits known as monomers. These monomers can be the same, or they can be different. The process of forming a polymer from monomers is called polymerization.
Related Terms
- Polymer: A large molecule composed of many repeating subunits.
- Monomer: The repeating subunit that makes up a polymer.
- Polymerization: The process of forming a polymer from monomers.
- Copolymer: A polymer made from two or more different types of monomers.
- Homopolymer: A polymer made from a single type of monomer.
- Polymer Science: The study of polymers and their properties.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Polymeric
- Wikipedia's article - Polymeric
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