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Biopolymer: meaning, definitions and examples

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biopolymer

 

[ ˌbʌɪəʊˈpɒlɪmə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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.