polymeer

(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

(biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell

a complex polymer; the chief constituent of wood other than carbohydrates; binds to cellulose fibers to harden and strengthen cell walls of plants

a polymer containing repeated amide groups

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

a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives

a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates

a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics

a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers

any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant