polimero

Definitions of polimero
  1. noun
    a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
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    dna
    (biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information
    lignina
    a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants
    poliammide
    a polymer containing repeated amide groups
    silicone
    any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation
    poliestere
    any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
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    composto, composto chimico
    (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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