biopolymer
noun
bio·poly·mer
ˌbī-ō-ˈpä-lə-mər 
: a polymeric substance (such as a protein or polysaccharide) formed in a biological system
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The injections in question were biopolymers, a type of liquid silicone gel.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 5 Oct. 2024
The duo took cues from mother of pearl – found in crack-resistant oyster shells – which is made up of hexagonal tablets of aragonite joined by a biopolymer.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2024
Why the global market for biopolymers is set to grow by 17 percent over the next five years, according to a report by the nova-Institute.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2024
As the technical description in New School's press kit says:
New School Foods’ process starts by creating a biopolymer gel.
—Rob Pegoraro, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2023
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 5 Oct. 2024
The duo took cues from mother of pearl – found in crack-resistant oyster shells – which is made up of hexagonal tablets of aragonite joined by a biopolymer.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2024
Why the global market for biopolymers is set to grow by 17 percent over the next five years, according to a report by the nova-Institute.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2024
As the technical description in New School's press kit says:
New School Foods’ process starts by creating a biopolymer gel.
—Rob Pegoraro, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2023
See all Example Sentences for biopolymer
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biopolymer
noun
bio·poly·mer
ˌbī-ō-ˈpäl-ə-mər
: a polymeric substance (as a protein or polysaccharide) formed in a biological system
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