"polyglycolic acid" meaning in All languages combined

See polyglycolic acid on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: polyglycolic acids [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + glycolic acid. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|glycolic acid}} poly- + glycolic acid Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyglycolic acid (plural polyglycolic acids)
  1. (organic chemistry) A biodegradable, thermoplastic polymer formed from glycolic acid monomers Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Synonyms: PGA, polyglycolide

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