polyglycolic acid

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English

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Molecular structure of polyglycolic acid.

Etymology

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From poly- +‎ glycolic acid.

Noun

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polyglycolic acid (plural polyglycolic acids)

  1. (organic chemistry) A biodegradable, thermoplastic polymer formed from glycolic acid monomers

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