photopolymer

American

[foh-toh-pol-uh-mer] / ˌfoʊ toʊˈpɒl ə mər /

noun

Chemistry.

a polymer or plastic that undergoes a change in physical or chemical properties when exposed to light.

photopolymer British

/ ˌfəʊtəʊˈpɒlɪmə /

noun

a polymeric material that is sensitive to light: used in printing plates, microfilms, etc

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Etymology

Origin of photopolymer

photo- + polymer

Example Sentences

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It is made of photopolymer resin and was created using a 3D printing technology often used to make tiny mechanical models and structures.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2023

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