English Explanatory Dictionary

polyoxymethylene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A polymer of formaldehyde having a repeat unit of -CH₂-O- ; it is used in engineering to make small gears etc

Word forms

polyoxymethylene polyoxymethylenes

Etymology

From poly- + oxy- + methylene.

Synonyms

polyacetal polyformaldehyde
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