Ionomeric

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. A polymer that contains ionic interactions and thus possesses special properties like flexibility and adhesion in diverse uses
2. Characterized by ionic bonds, this type of polymer exhibits unique traits such as elasticity and strong adhesion in various applications
3. A type of polymer distinguished by ionic interactions, which leads to unique characteristics like enhanced flexibility and strong adhesive properties across multiple applications

Etymology: "Ionomeric" is a modern technical adjective built by adding the suffix "-ic" to "ionomer," and it describes materials whose molecular structure contains ionic bonds. The base word is itself a compound: "ion" (from Greek "ion," meaning "going," because ions move toward electrodes) joined to "-mer" (from Greek "meros," meaning "part"), a combining form used in chemistry for repeating units of a polymer. An ionomer is therefore a polymer in which a small fraction of the repeating units carry ionic groups, and "-ic" simply turns the noun into an adjective meaning "relating to or having the properties of such a polymer."