polymer
US /ˈpɑː.lɪ.mɚ/
UK /ˈpɑː.lɪ.mɚ/
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polímero
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.
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Plastic is a common example of a polymer.
El plástico es un ejemplo común de polímero.
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Many synthetic fibers are made from different types of polymers.
Muchas fibras sintéticas están hechas de diferentes tipos de polímeros.