English word oligopolymer comes from English polymer, English oligo- (Few.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| polymer | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.. A material consisting of such polymer molecules. |
| oligo- | English (eng) | Few. |
| oligopolymer | English (eng) | A polymer which occurs naturally in crude oil, or in one of its basic refractory components, usually a mixture of 2 or more polymers. |