Biopolymer: meaning, definitions and examples
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biopolymer
[ ˌbʌɪəʊˈpɒlɪmə ]
chemistry
A polymer that is produced by living organisms. Biopolymers are natural polymers produced by cells and are essential for biological functions.
Synonyms
natural polymer, organic polymer.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| biopolymer |
Commonly used in scientific and industrial contexts to refer to polymers produced by living organisms.
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| natural polymer |
Used to emphasize that the polymer originates from natural sources, often in educational or general discussion contexts.
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| organic polymer |
Used in scientific contexts to emphasize the carbon-based nature of the polymer, often contrasted with synthetic polymers.
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Examples of usage
- Biopolymers such as proteins and nucleic acids play a crucial role in the structure and function of living organisms.
- Biopolymers are biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional plastics.
Translations
Translations of the word "biopolymer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 biopolímero
🇮🇳 जैव बहुलक
🇩🇪 Biopolymer
🇮🇩 biopolimer
🇺🇦 біополімер
🇵🇱 biopolimer
🇯🇵 バイオポリマー
🇫🇷 biopolymère
🇪🇸 biopolímero
🇹🇷 biyopolimer
🇰🇷 생체 고분자
🇸🇦 بوليمر حيوي
🇨🇿 biopolymer
🇸🇰 biopolymér
🇨🇳 生物聚合物
🇸🇮 biopolimer
🇮🇸 lífefnafræðipólýmer
🇰🇿 биополимер
🇬🇪 ბიოპოლიმერი
🇦🇿 biopolimer
🇲🇽 biopolímero
Etymology
The term 'biopolymer' was first introduced in the 1970s as a way to distinguish polymers produced by living organisms from synthetic polymers. Biopolymers have gained significant attention in recent years due to their biodegradability and potential applications in sustainable materials.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,091, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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