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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.
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.
plastic / sculpture
'Plastik' and 'Polymer' are related, but they do not belong to the same everyday level of language. 'Plastik' means a material or an object made of plastic, for example packaging or bottles. 'Polymer' is a chemical term for a large molecule made of many small building blocks. Many plastics are made of polymers, but not every conversation about plastic needs this technical word. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in chemistry and materials science. In everyday language, people almost always say 'Plastik'. 'Polymer' fits when talking about the chemical structure of the material.
Im Chemiekurs lernen wir, wie ein Polymer aus vielen kleinen Bausteinen entsteht.
In chemistry class, we learn how a polymer is formed from many small building blocks.
Wegen der Umwelt benutzt das Team weniger Plastik bei der Veranstaltung.
Because of the environment, the team uses less plastic at the event.