Polyoxymethylene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyoxymethylene is a noun meaning (chemistry) A polymer of formaldehyde having a repeat unit of -CH₂-O- ; it is used in engineering to make small gears etc.
Meaning
(chemistry) A polymer of formaldehyde having a repeat unit of -CH₂-O- ; it is used in engineering to make small gears etc.
Word Forms
- polyoxymethylenes
Synonyms for polyoxymethylene
Depending on context, synonyms include polyacetal, polyformaldehyde.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyformaldehyde, polyoxyethylene, polymethylene, polyacetal, oxymethylene, polyoxazoline.
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