photopolymer

[ foh-toh-pol-uh-mer ]

noun

, Chemistry.

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

photopolymer

/ ˌfəʊtəʊˈpɒlɪmə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of photopolymer¹

photo- + polymer