"polymethyl" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: poly- + methyl Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|methyl}} poly- + methyl Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polymethyl (uncountable)
  1. (chemistry, in combination) Any of various polymers whose respective monomer is a methyl derivative; Any of various compounds having many methyl groups Tags: in-compounds, uncountable Categories (topical): Chemistry Derived forms: polymethylacrylate, polymethyl acrylate, polymethylhydrosiloxane, polymethylmethacrylate, polymethyl methyacrylate, polymethylpentene Related terms: polymethylene

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