polymerism

[puh-lim-uh-riz-uhm, pol-uh-muh-]

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noun

Chemistry., a polymeric state.
Biology, Botany., a polymerous state.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of polymerism¹

First recorded in 1825–35; polymer + -ism

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Example Sentences

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Polymerism, pō-lim′ėr-ism, n. a particular form of isomerism, the property possessed by several compounds of having similar percentage composition but different molecular weights.