Plural of copolymer; multiple large molecules each made by linking together two or more different types of smaller molecules.
Regular plural of copolymer, formed with -s. As polymer chemistry developed in the 20th century, plural forms became essential for discussing entire classes of materials.
The global copolymers industry produces billions of tons annually—from the rubber in your shoes to the coating on wires, nearly every manufactured item contains copolymers, making this arguably the most commercially important chemical category.
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