Meaning of the word polymer in English

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polymer

US /ˈpɑː.lɪ.mɚ/
UK /ˈpɑː.lɪ.mɚ/
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Noun

1.

a substance that has a molecular structure built up chiefly from a large number of similar units bonded together, e.g., many synthetic organic materials used as plastics and resins.

Example:
Plastic is a common example of a polymer.
Many synthetic fibers are made from different types of polymers.
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