"polyacrylamide" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: polyacrylamides [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + acrylamide. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|acrylamide}} poly- + acrylamide Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyacrylamide (plural polyacrylamides)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any of a range of cross-linked polymers of acrylamide; used to form soft gels for making contact lenses etc. Wikipedia link: polyacrylamide Categories (topical): Organic compounds

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