comonomer
/koʊˈmɑnəmər/
noun
- One of two or more different monomers that combine to form a copolymer (a polymer made from multiple types of monomers).
- Choosing the right comonomer can improve the strength and durability of the final polymer.
- In the production of synthetic rubber, styrene is often used as a comonomer with butadiene.
- The chemist added a second comonomer to change the flexibility of the plastic.