polymer
//ˈpɒl.ɪ.mər//
Noun
polymerSingular
polymersPlural
1
A large molecule composed of many repeated smaller units (monomers) bonded together, forming materials such as plastics, rubber, and proteins.
Plastics are made from synthetic polymers derived from petroleum.
2
Any of various natural or synthetic compounds consisting of long chains of repeating molecular units.
Plastics are made from synthetic polymers.