"polyphenylene" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polyphenylenes [plural]
Etymology: poly- + phenylene Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|phenylene}} poly- + phenylene Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyphenylene (plural polyphenylenes)
  1. (chemistry) Any of several polymers in which the repeat unit is a phenylene radical; but especially a polyphenylene oxide Categories (topical): Chemistry Derived forms: polyphenylene vinylene

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