biopolymer

American

[bahy-oh-pol-uh-mer] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈpɒl ə mər /

noun

Biotechnology.

any polymeric chemical manufactured by a living organism, as proteins and polysaccharides.
such a chemical prepared by laboratory synthesis.

Etymology

Origin of biopolymer

First recorded in 1960–65; bio- + polymer

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He used a substance called polyhydroxyalkanoate, a biopolymer derived from the fermentation of canola oil.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Velev added that his lab will continue working to make improvements in the structure of the biopolymer composite films with the goal of eventually matching the properties of synthetic polymer ones.

From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2023

Nanocellulose is a biopolymer, which means it's a naturally produced long chain of sugars.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2023

They partnered with M4 Factory, which specializes in regenerative plastic goods, in a process that involves mixing bast fiber — a hemp byproduct — with a biopolymer to create the injection-molded chair.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023

Last year Caffe Vergnano, an Italian producer, developed its own biopolymer capsule that can compost down naturally.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2016

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023