polymethylene en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- French méthylène English methylene English polymethylene From poly- + methylene.
Meanings
- (obsolete) Any organic compound having a general formula (CH₂)ₙ
- (in-compounds) Any of many organic compounds either having a polymeric structure of repeating -CH₂- groups
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polymethylenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |