biopolymer
|bi/o/poly/mer|
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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈpɑː.lɪ.mər/
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/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈpɒl.ɪ.mər/
natural polymer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biopolymer' originates from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life' and the English word 'polymer', which comes from the Greek 'polus' meaning 'many' and 'meros' meaning 'part'.
Historical Evolution
'biopolymer' was formed by combining the prefix 'bio-' with 'polymer', reflecting its biological origin and structure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any polymer produced by living organisms, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42