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(organic chemistry) A colourless liquid unsaturated organic acid, CH₂=CHCOOH; used as a monomer in the production of acrylic resins; forms acrylate esters by combination with alcohols.
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Alternative form of ethal [(obsolete, organic chemistry) cetyl alcohol]
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A strong glue made from polyvinyl acetate mixed with any of a range of other materials such as resin
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A heat-resisting chemically inert phenol formaldehyde resin (an early thermosetting plastic).
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A polyester film made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET); mylar
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(petrochemistry) Initialism of (mixture of) benzene, toluene, and xylenes.
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(organic chemistry) A diol of butane.
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Any of a range of polycarbonate-based thermoplastic polyurethane films
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Any synthetic fibre made from the polymerization of a chlorinated monomer (especially from forms of polyvinyl chloride)
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(chemistry) A synthetic, rubber-like thermoset material, based on high molecular with polyethylene with sulphonyl chloride, usually formulated to produce a self-vulcanizing membrane.
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CHNOPS; Acronym of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulphur.
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Any copolymer containing one or more polyimides
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Initialism of chlorosulfonated polyethylene. [(chemistry) A synthetic, rubber-like thermoset material, based on high molecular with polyethylene with sulphonyl chloride, usually formulated to produce a self-vulcanizing membrane.]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of dichloroacetic acid. [(organic chemistry) An analogue of acetic acid in which two of the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group are replaced by chlorine.]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene. [(organic chemistry) A metabolite of DDT.]
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(uncountable, organic chemistry) Initialism of diethylene glycol. [(organic chemistry) A clear, hygroscopic, odorless liquid, which is described by the chemical structural formula HO-CH₂-CH₂-O-CH₂-CH₂-OH. It is toxic to humans and other animals.]
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(organic chemistry) The di-ethyl ester of phthalic acid; a clear liquid used as a solvent, insect repellent and in perfumes.
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(organic chemistry) A clear, hygroscopic, odorless liquid, which is described by the chemical structural formula HO-CH₂-CH₂-O-CH₂-CH₂-OH. It is toxic to humans and other animals.
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Abbreviation of dipropyleneglycol.
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Polyethylene with a very high molecular weight.
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Abbreviation of ethylene glycol. [(organic chemistry) An organic compound, HO-CH₂-CH₂-OH, and the chemical structure at right. It is a clear, colorless liquid under normal conditions, and is widely used as a vehicle engine coolant due to its anti-freeze properties.]
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(chemistry) Initialism of ethylene interpolymer. [(organic chemistry) A group of thermoplastic compounds generally based on PVC polymers.]
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A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin.
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Any of a class of polyether resins, used for coatings, adhesives and foam.
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(organic chemistry) An organic compound, HO-CH₂-CH₂-OH, and the chemical structure at right. It is a clear, colorless liquid under normal conditions, and is widely used as a vehicle engine coolant due to its anti-freeze properties.
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(organic chemistry) A group of thermoplastic compounds generally based on PVC polymers.
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(organic chemistry, engineering, uncountable) Initialism of fluorinated ethylene/propylene (a type of fluoropolymer).
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Any of a class of thermoplastic resins that are polyvinyl formals
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(organic chemistry) dimethoxyethane or any other ether of a glycol
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Alternative form of HDPE (“high-density polyethylene”)
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of high-density polyethylene.
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Alternative form of Kapton [A polyimide film that remains stable across a wide range of temperatures, used in flexible printed circuits, thermal blankets, etc.]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of methyl methacrylate acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
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Initialism of medium-chain triglyceride. [(chemistry) Any ester of glycerol with fatty acids containing six to twelve carbons; posited to have certain beneficial health effects.]
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(organic chemistry, uncountable) Abbreviation of monoethylene glycol. [Synonym of ethylene glycol, ethandiol]
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(chemistry) The methyl ester of acrylic acid; a volatile liquid used to make polymethyl acrylate
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(chemistry) Initialism of molecularly imprinted polymer.
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(pharmacology) Abbreviation of N-acetylcysteine.
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Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
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(organic chemistry) The dihydroxy polyether formed from eight molecules of ethylene glycol.
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyacrylic acid. [(chemistry) Any polymer of acrylic acid]
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(biochemistry, molecular biology) Initialism of polyacrylamide gel.
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyacrylonitrile. [(organic chemistry) Any polymer or copolymer of acrylonitrile; they are mostly resins that are used to make fibers for fabrics]
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(polymers) Abbreviation of polyaniline. [(organic chemistry) An electrically conducting polymer of aniline]
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Initialism of polyalphaolefin. [a non-polar polymer; made by the polymerization of the alpha-olefin monomer]
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Abbreviation of pelargonic acid vanillylamide.
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polybutylene terephthalate. [(organic chemistry) A plastic used industrially as an electrical insulator]
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Initialism of polydioxanone. [(chemistry) A biodegradable plastic made by the polymerization of p-dioxanone; it is used in medical applications such as sutures]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyether. [(organic chemistry) a polymer, such as an elastomer, in which carbon atoms of the repeating units are joined by a single oxygen atom]
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Acronym of polyetheretherketone. [A colorless organic polymer thermoplastic used in engineering applications.]
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(chemistry) Acronym of polyethylene glycol. [(chemistry) Any of a series of water-soluble polymers, of general formula [CH₂-CH₂-O]ₙ, used in detergents and as emulsifiers and plasticizers.]
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a functional group similar to the molecule polyethylene glycol (PEG)
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Alternative form of PEGylated [Treated or reacted with polyethylene glycol (PEG)]
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Abbreviation of polyethyleneimine. [A polymer of ethyleneimine, often mixed with acrylamides]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of phenylethyl isothiocyanate.
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Initialism of polyetherketoneetherketoneketone. [A thermoplastic polymer used in surgical implants.]
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(organic chemistry) Abbreviation of polyethylene naphthalate.
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Abbreviation of polyester. [Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds]
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(uncountable, organic chemistry) Initialism of polyethylene terephthalate. [A thermoplastic resin of the polyester family used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).]
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(organic chemistry) Acronym of polyethylene terephthalate. [A thermoplastic resin of the polyester family used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).]
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(organic chemistry) cross-linked high-density polyethylene
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of propylene glycol. [(uncountable, chemistry) α-propyleneglycol, 1,2-propanediol, CH₃CH(OH)CH₂OH, a thick oily liquid, used as an antifreeze and in many industrial applications]
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Initialism of polyhydroxyalkanoate. [(organic chemistry) Any of a group of linear polyesters produced in nature by bacterial fermentation]
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Abbreviation of polyhydroxyethylmethacrylate. [(chemistry) A polymer, with chemical formula (C₆H₁₀O₃)ₙ, that forms a hydrogel in water.]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyimide. [(chemistry) Any polymer whose monomers are imides; used to make high-temperature resins]
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Initialism of polyisobutylene. [(organic chemistry) Any polymer composed of isobutylene monomers]
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(chemistry) Abbreviation of polyisocyanurate. [(organic chemistry) A form of polyurethane polymer, based on cyanuric acid, formed from a polyhydroxy alcohol and a diisocyanate; it forms foams that are used for thermal insulation]
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(organic chemistry) Abbreviation of polymethyl methacrylate. [(organic chemistry) A thermoplastic transparent plastic manufactured by the polymerization of methyl methacrylate, often used in place of glass - it being lighter, softer and not shattering on impact.]
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(chemistry) Any of a family of copolymers of two long chains of ethylene oxide and a central chain of propylene oxide that are used as nonionic surfactants.
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Any of a family of copolymers of three long chains of ethylene oxide and a single chain of propylene oxide that are used as nonionic surfactants
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Polyethylene (polythene).
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(chemistry) polyphenylene vinylene
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(organic chemistry) composed of, or derived from, many acryl groups
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(organic chemistry) Any of a range of cross-linked polymers of acrylamide; used to form soft gels for making contact lenses etc.
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(chemistry) Any polymer of acrylic acid or its esters or salts
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(organic chemistry) Any polymer or copolymer of acrylonitrile; they are mostly resins that are used to make fibers for fabrics
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A resin that is a polymer of formaldehyde or other aldehydes
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A commercial polyimide used as a gel in reconstructive surgery.
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(chemistry) A copolymer of more than one olefin, especially of propylene and another olefin
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a non-polar polymer; made by the polymerization of the alpha-olefin monomer
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(chemistry) Any polymer formed from an aromatic amide; they are very strong, and are used in bulletproof vests etc.
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A polystyrene bead, typically used as insulation
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(organic chemistry) A polyampholyte whose repeat unit is derived from betaine
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A bottle made from polyethylene.
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(organic chemistry) A cationic polymer, hexadimethrine bromide, used to increase the efficiency of infection of certain cells with a retrovirus in cell culture.
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(chemistry) Any of a range of polymers of isobutene, used as adhesives and in rubber products.
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A misnomer for any copolymer of polybutylene terephthalate
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(chemistry) A polymer formed by ring-opening polymerization, originally developed in the 1950s as an alternative to a similar patented polymer.
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(informal) polycarbonate
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(chemistry) Any of a range of polymers of aromatic carbonates; they are used to make light, flexible alternatives to glass. Abbreviation: PC
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(organic chemistry) A polymer of chloroprene
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(chemistry) A biodegradable plastic made by the polymerization of p-dioxanone; it is used in medical applications such as sutures
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(organic chemistry) A polymer formed by the oxidation of dopamine, naturally produced as a biological glue, and also used as a flame retardant.
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Any of a range of thermosetting resins made by polymerization of epoxides.
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(chemistry) Any polymer containing both ester and amide groups; used especially of rubber-like insulating materials.
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A foam made from a mixture of polyester and polyurethane.
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(organic chemistry, official IUPAC name) polyethylene.
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(organic chemistry) a polymer, such as an elastomer, in which carbon atoms of the repeating units are joined by a single oxygen atom
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Alternative form of polyetheretherketone [A colorless organic polymer thermoplastic used in engineering applications.]
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(organic chemistry) Any polymer, or the form [-R-O-CO-O-CH₂-O-]ₙ that has both ether and carbonate groups
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(chemistry) short for polyetheretherketone [A colorless organic polymer thermoplastic used in engineering applications.]
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Alternative form of polyetheretherketone [A colorless organic polymer thermoplastic used in engineering applications.]
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Alternative form of polyetheretherketone [A colorless organic polymer thermoplastic used in engineering applications.]
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A colorless organic polymer thermoplastic used in engineering applications.
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An amorphous, amber, transparent, high-performance thermoplastic
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A thermoplastic polymer used in surgical implants.
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(chemistry) Any of a family of thermoplastic polymers that are known for their toughness and stability at high temperatures. They contain the subunit aryl-SO₂-aryl, the defining feature of which is the sulfone group.
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Alternative form of polyethersulfone [(chemistry) Any of a family of thermoplastic polymers that are known for their toughness and stability at high temperatures. They contain the subunit aryl-SO₂-aryl, the defining feature of which is the sulfone group.]
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(organic chemistry) Any polymer based on ethoxylate monomers
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(chemistry) Formed into a polymer whose repeat unit is derived from ethylene oxide
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(organic chemistry) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.
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(chemistry) Any of a series of water-soluble polymers, of general formula [CH₂-CH₂-O]ₙ, used in detergents and as emulsifiers and plasticizers.
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A thermoplastic resin of the polyester family used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).
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Alternative form of polyethylene glycol [(chemistry) Any of a series of water-soluble polymers, of general formula [CH₂-CH₂-O]ₙ, used in detergents and as emulsifiers and plasticizers.]
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A polymer of ethyleneimine, often mixed with acrylamides
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Synonym of polyethylene glycol
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Any of various materials, made from synthetic polymers, that have a cellular structure and are frequently used in upholstery or insulation.
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(chemistry) A polymer, with chemical formula (C₆H₁₀O₃)ₙ, that forms a hydrogel in water.
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(chemistry) Any polymer whose monomers are imides; used to make high-temperature resins
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(chemistry) Any polymer prepared from an isocyanate, especially a polyurethane
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(organic chemistry) A form of polyurethane polymer, based on cyanuric acid, formed from a polyhydroxy alcohol and a diisocyanate; it forms foams that are used for thermal insulation
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(chemistry) Any polymer whose constituent monomer is isoprene; especially natural, and some synthetic, rubbers
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Related to or composed of a polyisoprene
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(chemistry) Any of several polymers whose repeat units are ketones
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(organic chemistry) organic chemical compound having more than two reactive isocyanate groups; component A in spray polyurethane foam.
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(chemistry) A polymer of methyl acrylate, used as a resin in lacquers etc
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(chemistry) A tough, transparent thermoplastic polymer of methyl methyacrylate; it is used as a substitute for glass under the proprietary names of Perspex, Plexiglass and Lucite
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(chemistry) polymethyl acrylate
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(obsolete, chemistry) Any organic compound having a general formula (CH₂)ₙ
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(organic chemistry) Any organic compound having three or more hydroxyl functional groups; a polyhydric alcohol; a polyhydroxy alcohol.
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(chemistry) A polymer (such as polyethylene) made by the polymerization of an olefin
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Alternative form of polyolefin [(chemistry) A polymer (such as polyethylene) made by the polymerization of an olefin]
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(chemistry) A polymeric oxide
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Alternative form of polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride [Synonym of Bakelite]
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(chemistry) any polymer of ethylene glycol having a general formula HO-(CH₂CH₂O)ₙ-H; they are used in the manufacture of emulsifiers
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(chemistry) A polymer of formaldehyde having a repeat unit of -CH₂-O- ; it is used in engineering to make small gears etc
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A conducting polymer of the rigid-rod polymer host family, used in polymer-based organic light-emitting diodes. Abbreviation: PPV
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(organic chemistry) A polymer of phenylenevinylene that conducts electricity and is capable of electroluminescence.
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A thermoplastic synthetic resin containing polyamide where most of the carboxylic acid portion of the repeating unit is composed of a combination of terephthalic and isophthalic acids.
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(informal) polypropylene
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(informal) Clipping of polypropylene. [A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene.]
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(organic chemistry) Alternative form of polypropylene. [A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene.]
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A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene.
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(organic chemistry) A polymer of propylene glycol.
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Any synthetic polymeric resin
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(chemistry) Any of a class of emulsifiers used as food additives and in pharmaceutical preparations; they are derived from sorbitan (typically with three polyoxyethylene side-chains) esterified with a fatty acid; they are mostly oily liquids, or soft solids.
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Alternative form of polytetrafluoroethylene [A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.]
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(organic chemistry, chiefly Britain) A light thermoplastic used in packaging etc.; polyethylene.
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(organic chemistry) A polymer composed of thioester monomers
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(organic chemistry) A polymer of thiophene that will conduct electricity under certain conditions
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(chemistry) A rubbery synthetic polymer prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate, used as an adhesive for light materials such as paper, wood and cloth.
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(chemistry) A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling.
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A thermoplastic resin produced by the polymerization of vinyl chloride; used as an electrical insulator and in many other applications. Can be compounded into flexible and rigid forms through the use of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers and other modifiers.
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(chemistry) A thermoplastic fluoropolymer having various uses as a film or resin. Abbreviation: PVF
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(chemistry) A water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes.
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(chemistry) Any resinous plastic manufactured by the polymerization of a vinyl monomer
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Alternative form of polyvinyl alcohol [(chemistry) A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling.]
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Alternative spelling of polyvinyl chloride [A thermoplastic resin produced by the polymerization of vinyl chloride; used as an electrical insulator and in many other applications. Can be compounded into flexible and rigid forms through the use of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers and other modifiers.]
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Alternative form of polyvinylidene fluoride [A thermoplastic fluoropolymer of high purity and resistance to solvents, acids and alkalis, having many uses, including as an insulator and an ingredient of some paints and batteries. Abbreviation: PVDF]
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(chemistry) A polymer of vinylidene chloride (CH₂=CCl₂) used as a thin film to wrap and preserve foodstuffs etc.
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A thermoplastic fluoropolymer of high purity and resistance to solvents, acids and alkalis, having many uses, including as an insulator and an ingredient of some paints and batteries. Abbreviation: PVDF
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(chemistry) A highly cross-linked modification of polyvinylpyrrolidone, used as a disintegrant in pharmaceutical tablets.
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Alternative spelling of polyvinyl pyrrolidone [(chemistry) A water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes.]
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An addition-reaction silicone elastomer, widely used for taking impressions, as in dentistry or for inspecting the interior features of machine parts.
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A supposed polymeric form of water reported to have been produced in fine capillaries; now known to be illusory
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyoxymethylene. [(chemistry) A polymer of formaldehyde having a repeat unit of -CH₂-O- ; it is used in engineering to make small gears etc]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polypropylene. [A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene.]
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(polymers) Abbreviation of polypyrrole. [(chemistry) Any of a class of electrically conducting polymers whose repeat unit is a pyrrole]
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(uncountable, chemistry) α-propyleneglycol, 1,2-propanediol, CH₃CH(OH)CH₂OH, a thick oily liquid, used as an antifreeze and in many industrial applications
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Alternative form of propylene glycol [(uncountable, chemistry) α-propyleneglycol, 1,2-propanediol, CH₃CH(OH)CH₂OH, a thick oily liquid, used as an antifreeze and in many industrial applications]
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(organic chemistry) polystyrene
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polytetrafluoroethylene. [A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyurethane. [(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyurethane. [(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.]
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Initialism of polyvinyl alcohol. [(chemistry) A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling.]
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Abbreviation of polyvinyl acetate. [(chemistry) A rubbery synthetic polymer prepared by polymerization of vinyl acetate, used as an adhesive for light materials such as paper, wood and cloth.]
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Abbreviation of polyvinyl alcohol. [(chemistry) A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling.]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyvinyl chloride. [A thermoplastic resin produced by the polymerization of vinyl chloride; used as an electrical insulator and in many other applications. Can be compounded into flexible and rigid forms through the use of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers and other modifiers.]
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Alternative form of uPVC, unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, used in Britain since the 1980s to fall in line with continental European practice. [unplasticized polyvinyl chloride]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyvinylidene chloride. [(chemistry) A polymer of vinylidene chloride (CH₂=CCl₂) used as a thin film to wrap and preserve foodstuffs etc.]
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Initialism of polyvinylidene fluoride. [A thermoplastic fluoropolymer of high purity and resistance to solvents, acids and alkalis, having many uses, including as an insulator and an ingredient of some paints and batteries. Abbreviation: PVDF]
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(organic chemistry) Initialism of polyvinyl fluoride. [(chemistry) A thermoplastic fluoropolymer having various uses as a film or resin. Abbreviation: PVF]
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(organic chemistry) Abbreviation of polyvinyl alcohol. [(chemistry) A water-soluble synthetic polymer prepared by partial or complete hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate to remove acetate groups, having many uses, including as an adhesive and surfactant and in freshwater angling.]
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(polymers) Initialism of polyvinyl pyrrolidone. [(chemistry) A water-soluble polymer used in pharmaceutical products, paint and as an adhesive for postage stamps and envelopes.]
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Abbreviation of polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine. [Synonym of iodopovidone]
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Abbreviation of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone. [(chemistry) A highly cross-linked modification of polyvinylpyrrolidone, used as a disintegrant in pharmaceutical tablets.]
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Abbreviation of quaternary ammonium cation.
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Abbreviation of recycled polyethylene terephthalate.
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a polymer, such as PVC, that has been treated with an organic silane; the material is used, in thin films, to remove contaminants from water by pervaporation and also in adhesives
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A synthetic viscoelastic urethane polymer used as a shock absorber
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(uncountable) Acronym of triethylene glycol.
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(organic chemistry) Any polymer that has functional groups as its end-groups.
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A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used for making thread and cloth.
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(organic chemistry) An organic compound produced by acetylation of ethylenediamine, an important component of detergents and bleaches.
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(India) Synonym of polystyrene
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(uncountable, organic chemistry) Initialism of thermoplastic polyurethane, a type of plastic.
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(informal) Triethylene glycol dichloride.
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(organic chemistry, in combination) Three hydroxy groups in a molecule
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unplasticized polyvinyl chloride
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(informal) Polyurethane.
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(organic chemistry) The resin identification code for polyvinyl chloride, also PVC.
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Alternative form of V [(organic chemistry) The resin identification code for polyvinyl chloride, also PVC.]
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(US) polyvinyl alcohol fibers
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Made of polyvinyl chloride.
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(organic chemistry) An organoaluminium in which the organic radical is vinyl
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Synonym of polyvinylsiloxane
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Abbreviation of vinyl acetate. [(chemistry) A monomer (CH₃COOCH=CH₂) prepared by reacting ethylene and acetic acid with oxygen and a palladium catalyst. Abbreviations: VAM (vinyl acetate monomer), VyAc]
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