"polyalternating" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: poly- + alternating Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|alternating}} poly- + alternating Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} polyalternating (not comparable)
  1. (chemistry) Describing a copolymer in which two monomers alternate in position Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Chemistry
    Sense id: en-polyalternating-en-adj-xn3~n-o5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with poly- Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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