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copolymer
This term is a technical designation used primarily in chemistry and materials science to describe a molecular chain composed of two or more different monomer units. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is used to distinguish these complex structures from homopolymers, which consist of only one type of monomer.
In a practical industrial context, the word implies a deliberate engineering of material properties. By varying the ratio or sequence of the monomers, scientists can fine-tune characteristics such as elasticity, thermal stability, or solubility, making the term synonymous with precision chemical design.
Meanings
Examples
The researcher synthesized a new block copolymer to improve the material strength.
This specific copolymer provides better flexibility than a standard homopolymer.
This specific copolymer provides better flexibility than a standard homopolymer.
We need to analyze the distribution of monomers within the random copolymer.
The industrial process produces a high density copolymer for packaging.
I wonder if this copolymer will degrade under UV exposure.
The resulting copolymer exhibits unique thermal properties.
They used a specialized catalyst to create the alternating copolymer.
They used a specialized catalyst to create the alternating copolymer.