> Glossar > Polymer Greek poly – more and méros – part meaning ‘build from many parts’ describes chemical compounds that are composed from identical or similar units (so-called monomers). These units can be linked to either chains or branched molecules.Synonyms: polymersRelated Articles: Nanoplastic in the environmentNanomaterials in the wastewater treatment plantNanomaterials in food packagingTonerNanoparticles in Textiles