polymer
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A large molecule made of many smaller, repeating units joined together in a chain.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Most plastics are _____ built from long chains of a single repeating molecule."
Answer: polymer
In your own words, what does "polymer" mean?
A large molecule made of many smaller, repeating units joined together in a chain.
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