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
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
Word origin
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.