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What is the meaning of Greek word polymer?

  1. poly : small : mer : part

  2. poly : large : mer : unit

  3. poly : many : mer : part/unit

  4. poly : big; mer : part/unit

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Explanation

The word polymer is derived from two Greek words - poly and mer. 'Poly' means 'many' and 'mer' means 'part/unit'. A polymer is made of many small repeating units called monomers.

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