polymer density

[ˈpɒlɪmər ˈdɛnsɪti]
nounpl: polymer densities
densidade do polímero
1. the mass per unit volume of a polymer material, typically measured in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³)
The polymer density affects the material's buoyancy and mechanical properties.
A densidade do polímero afeta a flutuabilidade e as propriedades mecânicas do material.
2. a physical property that indicates how tightly packed the polymer chains are in a given volume
High-density polyethylene has a greater polymer density than low-density polyethylene.
O polietileno de alta densidade tem maior densidade de polímero do que o polietileno de baixa densidade.
3. a characteristic used to classify and identify different types of polymers in materials science
Engineers measure polymer density to determine suitability for specific applications.
Os engenheiros medem a densidade do polímero para determinar a adequação para aplicações específicas.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in materials science, polymer chemistry, and engineering fields. It has no colloquial variations and is used identically in English-speaking countries and Brazil. The term is essential in plastics manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and packaging industries where material properties are critical for product development and quality control.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mass density of polymerbulk densityspecific gravity of polymer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
densidade do polímero
standard technical term used in materials science and engineering contexts
Portugal
densidade do polímero
identical usage in Portuguese technical literature
São Paulo
densidade polimérica
alternative form occasionally used in academic and industrial contexts
USA Technical English
polymer density
standard term in materials science, plastics industry, and engineering fields

Related Words

crystallinitymolecular weightpolymer structurespecific gravitybulk modulusmaterial properties
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