POLY-


Meaning of POLY- in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ combining form ]

Etymology: Greek, from polys; akin to Old High German filu many, Sanskrit puru, Latin plenus full — more at full

1. : many : several : much : multi-

poly chotomous

poly gyny

2.

a. : containing an indefinite number more than one of a (specified) substance

poly sulfide

b. : polymeric : polymer of a (specified) monomer

poly ethylene

poly adenylic acid

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