Meaning & use

Polymeric

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Relating to or consisting of a polymer, a large molecule made of repeated structural units.

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The bottle is made from a polymeric material that resists cracking.

Researchers developed a new polymeric coating for medical implants.

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Widely used in chemistry, materials science, and engineering.

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polymer-based

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