ionomer

/aɪənəmər/

Definitions

1. noun

A polymer that contains a combination of covalent and ionic bonds.

“The researcher studied the properties of the ionomer in order to develop new materials.”

2. noun

A type of dental filling material used to restore teeth.

“The dentist recommended an ionomer filling for the cavity in my tooth.”

Synonyms

  • polymers
  • resins

Antonyms

  • covalent polymers
  • non-ionic polymers