polymethyl
nounEtymology From poly- + methyl.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences In compounds Any of various polymers whose respective monomer is a methyl derivative; Any of various compounds having many methyl groups
- Derived terms
- polymethylacrylate, polymethyl acrylate, polymethylhydrosiloxane, polymethylmethacrylate, polymethyl methyacrylate, polymethylpentene
- Related terms
- polymethylene