polymethylene

noun — 2 senses

polymethylene

noun

Etymology From poly- + methylene.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Obsolete Any organic compound having a general formula (CH₂)ₙ

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences In compounds Any of many organic compounds either having a polymeric structure of repeating -CH₂- groups

Related terms
polyethylene, polymethene

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