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polyalcohol

IPA: /ˌpɒliˈæl.kɒl/

KK: /ˈpɑliˌɔlˌkɔl/

noun

Definition: A type of alcohol that has more than two hydroxyl groups in its structure, which makes it different from regular alcohols.

Example: Glycerol is a common example of a polyalcohol used in food and cosmetics.

polyamide

IPA: /ˈpɒliˌæɪmaɪd/

KK: /ˈpɑliˌæɪmaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of plastic made from long chains of molecules that contain amide groups, commonly used in fabrics and materials like nylon.

Example: The jacket is made of polyamide, which makes it both durable and lightweight.

polyamine

IPA: /ˌpɒliˈeɪmiːn/

KK: /pɑːliˈeɪmiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that has more than one amino group in its structure, consisting of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen.

Example: Researchers are studying the effects of polyamines on cell growth.

polyatomic

IPA: /ˌpɒliəˈtoʊmɪk/

KK: /pɑlɪəˈtoʊmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a molecule that consists of three or more atoms.

Example: Water is a polyatomic molecule because it has three atoms: two hydrogen and one oxygen.

polybutadiene

IPA: /ˌpɒliˈbjuːtəˌdaɪiːn/

KK: /pɑːliˈbjuːtədaɪiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of plastic made from a chemical called butadiene, often used to create synthetic rubber products.

Example: Polybutadiene is commonly used in the production of tires and other rubber goods.

polycarbonate

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːbəneɪt/

KK: /ˌpɑliˈkɑrbəˌneɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of strong and lightweight plastic that is often used as a substitute for glass because it is shatter-resistant.

Example: The safety glasses were made from polycarbonate to prevent shattering.

polycistronic

IPA: /ˌpɒliˈsɪstrɒnɪk/

KK: /ˌpɑːliˈsɪstrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of mRNA that can produce more than one protein from a single transcript.

Example: In bacteria, polycistronic mRNA allows for the simultaneous expression of several genes.

polycrystal

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌkrɪstəl/

KK: /ˈpɒlɪˌkrɪstl/

noun

Definition: A material made up of many small crystals or grains, which are joined together to form a solid structure.

Example: The metal was found to be a polycrystal, consisting of numerous tiny crystals.

polycrystalline

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈkrɪstəlaɪn/

KK: /ˌpɑlɪˈkrɪstlɪn/

adjective

Definition: Made up of many small crystals that are not aligned in the same direction.

Example: The material used in the solar panels is polycrystalline, which helps improve their efficiency.

polycyclic

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈsaɪklɪk/

KK: /pɑlɪˈsaɪklɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing a molecule that has two or more rings or cycles in its structure.

Example: Polycyclic compounds are often found in organic chemistry and can have unique properties.

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