noun
polymer
a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
In a sentence
Six example sentences with polymer, each labelled with its topic.
Modern running shoes use a springy polymer in the midsole that returns more energy than the foams of the nineties.
Fitness
Conservators worry that the clear polymer sprayed over murals in the seventies is now yellowing faster than the paint.
Art
Bottles made from a single polymer are easy to recycle, while mixed laminates end up in the landfill.
Environment
Nylon, the first fully synthetic fiber, is a polymer whose long chains explain why a thin thread holds surprising weight.
Science
Several countries print banknotes on a polymer sheet that survives the washing machine and lasts years longer than paper.
Finance
The 3D printer melts a polymer filament and lays it down in layers thinner than a sheet of paper.
Technology
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