noun
polymeric material; polymer
Technical term used in chemistry and materials science. Refers broadly to substances composed of macromolecules, including plastics, fibers, and rubbers.
この容器は高分子材料でできている。
This container is made of a polymeric material.
高分子材料の研究が進んでいる。
Research on polymeric materials is advancing.
Compound of 高分子 (kōbunshi, 'macromolecule, polymer') and 材料 (zairyō, 'material'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term follows standard Sino-Japanese word formation patterns.