🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

고분자

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gobunja

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Polymer/ˈpɒl.ɪ.mər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"고분자는 많은 제품에 사용됩니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A substance composed of large molecules made up of a chain of repeating units (monomers).

    "Plastic is a common type of polymer used in various products."
  2. 2

    A class of materials that can be natural or synthetic and are characterized by their high molecular weight.

    "Natural polymers like cellulose are found in plants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'polymer' originates from the Greek word 'polus', meaning 'many', and 'meros', meaning 'parts'. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe large molecules formed by the combination of smaller units.

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