polyoxymethylene

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Synonyms: polyoxyethylene

Antonyms: polyoxyethylene

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} A [[polymer]] of [[formaldehyde]] having a [[repeat unit]] of -CH₂-O- ; it is used in [[engineering]] to make small [[gear]]s etc

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