polymerically

Polymerically refers to something that is in the form of, or related to, a polymer. Polymers are large molecules, or macromolecules, composed of many repeating subunits called monomers. These monomers are chemically bonded together in long chains or networks. The term "polymerically" is used to describe characteristics, processes, or materials that exhibit these polymeric structures and properties.

For example, a polymerically dispersed substance would mean that the dispersed phase consists of polymer particles or molecules. A polymerically modified surface implies that the surface has been altered through the addition or formation of polymer chains. The study of how molecules behave and interact in a polymeric state is a significant area of materials science and chemistry. The properties of materials, such as their flexibility, strength, solubility, and thermal behavior, are often a direct result of their polymeric nature. Understanding the polymeric arrangement of atoms and molecules is crucial for designing and synthesizing new materials with specific applications, ranging from plastics and textiles to advanced composites and biomaterials.