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das Polymer, die Polymere
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polymer
A large molecule (macromolecule) made up of many repeating, smaller chemical units (monomers). Many plastics are polymers.
Polyethylen ist ein weit verbreitetes synthetisches Polymer, das für Verpackungen verwendet wird.
Polyethylene is a widely used synthetic polymer that is used for packaging.
| gender | neuter das |
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| plural | die Polymere |
| genitive | des Polymers |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Polymer | die Polymere |
| accusative | das Polymer | die Polymere |
| dative | dem Polymer | den Polymeren |
| genitive | des Polymers | der Polymere |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Polymer' (polymer) comes from Greek. The part 'Poly-' means 'many' and '-mer' means 'parts'. So a polymer is literally something that consists of 'many parts'.
Ein Polymer besteht aus langen Ketten von sich wiederholenden Molekülen.
A polymer consists of long chains of repeating molecules.
'Polymer' (polymer) is a technical term from chemistry and materials science. In everyday language, the words 'Kunststoff' (plastic material) or 'Plastik' (plastic) are usually used instead.
Im Labor untersuchen wir die Eigenschaften von neuen Polymeren.
In the lab, we examine the properties of new polymers.
Common combinations are 'synthetisches Polymer' (synthetic polymer) or 'natürliches Polymer' (natural polymer). Verbs often used with 'Polymer' (polymer) are 'herstellen' (to produce), 'synthetisieren' (to synthesize), or 'bestehen aus' (to consist of).
Seide ist ein Beispiel für ein natürliches Polymer.
Silk is an example of a natural polymer.
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Kunststoff refers to an artificially produced material used as a substance or material for making things. Polymer, by contrast, refers to the chemical structure made up of many repeating units; many Kunststoffe consist of polymers. Use Kunststoff when talking about the material in everyday life, and Polymer when talking about the molecular structure.
Das Polymer besteht aus vielen miteinander verbundenen Einheiten.
The polymer consists of many units linked together.
Für die Flasche wurde ein stabiler Kunststoff ausgewählt.
A strong plastic was selected for the bottle.
