Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of, relating to, or consisting of a polymer: Describes a substance that has the characteristics of a polymer or is composed of polymer molecules.

Usage

The adjective "polymeric" is used in scientific, particularly chemical and materials science, contexts to describe compounds, materials, or structures that are polymers or have a polymeric nature. It is a technical term.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Nylon is a well-known polymeric material used in textiles.
  • The researchers studied the polymeric structure of the plastic.
  • This adhesive forms a strong polymeric bond upon curing.

Advanced Usage

• "polymeric chain": Refers to the long, repeating molecular sequence that defines a polymer.
  • The flexibility of the material depends on the length of the polymeric chain.
• "polymeric composite": Describes a material made by combining a polymer with other substances to enhance properties.
  • The car part is made from a lightweight polymeric composite.

Variants and Related Words

• Polymer (n): A substance that has a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together (e.g., ).
• Polymerize (v): To undergo or cause to undergo a process in which molecules combine to form a polymer.
  • These monomers will polymerize to form a solid plastic.
• Polymerization (n): The chemical process that forms polymers from monomers.

Synonyms

• Macromolecular: Relating to or consisting of very large molecules.
• Polymeric has no perfect common-language synonym; its meaning is specific to polymer science.

Antonyms

• Monomeric: Relating to or consisting of monomers (single, small molecules that can join to form polymers).

Adjective

1. of or relating to or consisting of a polymer
   • a polymeric compound