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Definition: polymer


(1) Meaning "many parts," it is a material constructed of smaller molecules of the same substance that form larger molecules. For example, plastic is a synthetic polymer, while protein is a natural polymer. See polymer semiconductor.

(2) (Polymer) A toolkit for designing websites based on Web Components and Google's user interface design. See Web Components and Material Design.