synthetic polymers

Cultural

Industrially produced chemical substances consisting of a number of molecules linked together with covalent bonds. Examples include plastics, synthetic fibers such as synthetic rubber.

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Golf balls’ outer layer and inner core are made from synthetic polymers, which are created from chemicals often derived from petroleum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Elastomers are synthetic polymers that can be manufactured with a range of mechanical properties, from stiff to stretchy, making them a popular material for such applications.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2024

Plastic pollution is directly linked to climate change as most synthetic polymers today are made from fossil fuels.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2024

Chin says: “It opens up a whole space of synthetic polymers we can use to complement biology.”

From Science Magazine • Jan. 10, 2024

This process breaks down existing synthetic polymers into their molecules so they can be built into something new.

From Slate • Nov. 24, 2023

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