"polylactic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: poly- + lactic Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|lactic}} poly- + lactic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} polylactic (not comparable)
  1. (chemistry) Of or pertaining to a polymer of lactic acid or its derivatives Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Chemistry Derived forms: polylactic acid, polylactic resin

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