[{"n": "Macromolecule", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/macromolecule/", "s": "Molecules of high relative molecular mass with repeating structural units."}, {"n": "Monomer", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/monomer/", "s": "A molecule that bonds to form polymers."}, {"n": "Oligomer", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/oligomer/", "s": "Molecule of a few repeating units from monomers."}, {"n": "Polymer", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polymer/", "s": "Large molecules of repeating subunits essential to life and industry."}, {"n": "Polymer backbone", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polymer-backbone/", "s": "Main chain defining polymer flexibility and properties."}, {"n": "Polymer chemistry", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polymer-chemistry/", "s": "Sub-discipline of chemistry focusing on polymers and macromolecules."}, {"n": "Poly(methyl methacrylate)", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/poly-methyl-methacrylate/", "s": "A transparent thermoplastic used as a shatter-resistant glass alternative."}, {"n": "Polyacrylonitrile", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyacrylonitrile/", "s": "Synthetic polymer precursor for carbon fiber and acrylic textiles."}, {"n": "Polycarbonate", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polycarbonate/", "s": "A versatile thermoplastic with high impact resistance and optical clarity."}, {"n": "Polyethylene", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyethylene/", "s": "Polyethylene is the most commonly produced plastic worldwide."}, {"n": "Polyethylene glycol", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyethylene-glycol/", "s": "A versatile polyether used in medicine, industry, and preservation."}, {"n": "Polyethylene terephthalate", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyethylene-terephthalate/", "s": "Common thermoplastic polyester used in fibres and packaging."}, {"n": "Polyisoprene", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyisoprene/", "s": "Synthetic and natural elastic polymer used widely in tires."}, {"n": "Polyol", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyol/", "s": "Organic compounds with multiple hydroxyl groups used in polymers and foods."}, {"n": "Polypropylene", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polypropylene/", "s": "A versatile thermoplastic polymer, second only to polyethylene in production volume."}, {"n": "Polypropylene glycol", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polypropylene-glycol/", "s": "Polymer of propylene glycol used in polyurethanes and biotechnologicals."}, {"n": "Polystyrene", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polystyrene/", "s": "A widely used, non-biodegradable thermoplastic polymer."}, {"n": "Polytetrafluoroethylene", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polytetrafluoroethylene/", "s": "Accidentally discovered fluoropolymer used widely for non-stick and chemical resistance."}, {"n": "Polyurethane", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyurethane/", "s": "A versatile class of polymers with wide-ranging applications."}, {"n": "Polyvinyl acetate", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyvinyl-acetate/", "s": "A thermoplastic adhesive used for porous materials."}, {"n": "Polyvinyl alcohol", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyvinyl-alcohol/", "s": "Water-soluble synthetic polymer with diverse industrial and medical uses."}, {"n": "Polyvinyl chloride", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyvinyl-chloride/", "s": "Third-most produced synthetic plastic, used in pipes and flexible goods."}, {"n": "Polyyne", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/polyyne/", "s": "Organic chains of alternating single and triple bonds."}, {"n": "Phenol formaldehyde resin", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/phenol-formaldehyde-resin/", "s": "First commercial synthetic resin, used in Bakelite and many industrial products."}, {"n": "Resin", "u": "/e/polymers-and-macromolecules/resin/", "s": "Plant and synthetic substance used in varnishes, adhesives, and incense."}]