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polipirrol

polypyrrole

noun poh-lee-pee-RROHL Rare

Origin: From Greek polys (many) + pyrrole (a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound).

Usage Note

Polipirrol is a conducting polymer formed by the electrochemical or chemical polymerisation of pyrrole monomers. It is used in sensors, batteries, and bioelectronics. The word is a compound of poli- (many) and pirrol (pyrrole). This is a highly technical term found exclusively in chemistry and materials science literature.

Examples

"El polipirrol se usa en sensores electroquímicos avanzados."

Natural Translation

Polypyrrole is used in advanced electrochemical sensors.

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