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polymers

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Compounds formed by the multiplication of molecules of the same species to produce a new compound with the same empirical formula but with higher molecular weight. Use "copolymers" for materials that combine molecules of differing chemical compounds.

Variations

polymeride

polymer

polymères

polymère

polymeride

Narrower Terms

copolymers

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