polymer 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
Hypernym
compound 2
noun
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
polymeric 1
adjective
of or relating to or consisting of a polymer
EnglishDerivationally related form
polymeric 1
adjective
of or relating to or consisting of a polymer
polymerize 2
verb
undergo polymerization
polymerize 1
verb
cause (a compound) to polymerize
Hyponym
(biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information
(biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell
a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics
copolymer 1
noun
a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers
polyurethane 1
noun
any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber
