polymer
/ˈpɒlɪmə/ · /ˈpɑːlɪmər/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #5847 in the learning path
聚合物；高分子
Definitions
n. A substance made of large molecules containing repeated smaller units.
聚合物；高分子
Example
This flexible polymer keeps my phone case light and durable.
这种柔韧的聚合物让我的手机壳既轻便又耐用。
Researchers are developing biodegradable polymers to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and other disposable products.
研究人员正在开发可生物降解的聚合物，以减少包装及其他一次性产品对环境的影响。
Collocations
- synthetic polymer
- biodegradable polymer
- polymer chain
Word family
- polymeric (adj.)
- polymerise (v.)
- polymerisation (n.)
Usage tip
聚合物不只包括塑料，也包括淀粉等天然物质。
FAQ
- What does polymer mean?
- A substance made of large molecules containing repeated smaller units.
- How is polymer pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɒlɪmə/, US /ˈpɑːlɪmər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
