French word

polymère

Pronunciation

IPA/polimɛʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpolymer

Example

Ce matériau est un polymère.

This material is a polymer.

Illustration for polymère (polymer)

More examples

Ce contenant est fabriqué en polymère.

This container is made of polymer.

Core concept

A long molecular chain built by linking many small repeating units.

Common phrases

  • fabriqué en polymère

    made of polymer

  • objet en polymère

    object made of polymer

Similar words

plastique: A lightweight, strong artificial material used for everyday items.
matière plastique: A synthetic substance made into plastic goods through processing.

Definition in French

Macromolécule obtenue par l'assemblage répété de petites unités appelées monomères, souvent responsable des propriétés des matériaux.

Word origin

Polymère combines Greek poly- meaning 'many' with meros meaning 'part', naming a substance made from many linked molecular units.

Usage tips

  • Polymère is masculine, so standard forms include un polymère and ce polymère.

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