polyacrylamide en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English acrylamide English polyacrylamide From poly- + acrylamide.
Meanings
- Any of a range of cross-linked polymers of acrylamide; used to form soft gels for making contact lenses etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyacrylamides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |