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English
Etymology
non- + uniform
Adjective
nonuniform (not comparable)
- Not uniform.
- (of a flow) Not having the same instantaneous velocity at all points.
- (of a polymer) Composed of macromolecular species of differing molar masses.
Usage notes
- As a description of polymers, the IUPAC prefers the term non-uniform to polydisperse.
Antonyms
Translations
of flow: not having same velocity all over
of polymer: composed of species of differing molar masses
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