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polymer

/ˈpɒlɪmə(r)/noun

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बहुलक

Core word

noun
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    [C]

    a natural or artificial substance consisting of large molecules that are made from combinations of small simple molecules

    बहुलक

    • Plastic is a polymer.
    • Nylon is another polymer used in clothes and ropes.
    • Scientists are developing a new polymer that breaks down in soil.
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    • Rubber is a natural polymer obtained from trees.
    • Polymers are made of long chains of repeating units.

    Synonyms compound macromolecule plastic

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General knowledge

Science: natural polymers include starch, cellulose and rubber; synthetic polymers include plastic and nylon.

विज्ञान में प्राकृतिक बहुलकों में स्टार्च, सेल्युलोज़ और रबर; कृत्रिम बहुलकों में प्लास्टिक और nylon शामिल हैं।