1. a polymer made from two or more different types of monomers
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The plastic bottle is made from a copolymer of ethylene and propylene.
• Scientists developed a new copolymer with improved flexibility.
• This copolymer combines the strength of one material with the elasticity of another.
• The research team studied how different ratios affect copolymer properties.
• Many synthetic rubbers are copolymers of various organic compounds.
• The copolymer coating provides better adhesion than single-component polymers.