homopolymer

noun

ho·mo·pol·y·mer ˌhō-mə-ˈpä-lə-mər

ˌhä-

: a polymer (such as polyethylene) consisting of identical monomer units

homopolymeric

ˌhō-mə-ˌpä-lə-ˈmer-ik

ˌhä-

adjective

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homopolymer was in 1946

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“Homopolymer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homopolymer. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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homopolymer

noun

ho·mo·pol·y·mer ˌhō-mə-ˈpäl-ə-mər

ˌhäm-ə-

: a polymer consisting of identical monomer units

homopolymeric

-ˌpäl-ə-ˈmer-ik

adjective

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