Words Containing POLY

610 words contain POLY anywhere. Scores range up to 35 points (POLYCARBOXYLIC), averaging 20.7 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Having multiple chromosome sets from different species.

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Plural of ALLOPOLYPLOID.

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Polyploidy from hybridizing different species.

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Opposing or restricting monopolies, especially in law.

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Having more than two sets of chromosomes all derived from the same species.

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Plural of AUTOPOLYPLOID.

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The state of having multiple chromosome sets from one species.

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The trade of selling books.

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A polymer produced by a living organism.

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Plural of BIOPOLYMER.

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A polymer made from two or more different monomers.

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Relating to a copolymer.

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To polymerize together with another monomer to form a copolymer.

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Past tense of COPOLYMERISE.

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Third-person singular present tense of COPOLYMERISE.

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Present participle of COPOLYMERISE.

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To polymerize together to form a copolymer.

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Past tense of COPOLYMERIZE.

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Third-person singular present tense of COPOLYMERIZE.

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Present participle of COPOLYMERIZE.

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Plural of COPOLYMER.

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Break down a polymer into smaller parts.

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Past tense of DEPOLYMERISE.

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Third-person singular present tense of DEPOLYMERISE.

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Present participle of DEPOLYMERISE.

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Decompose a polymer into smaller fragments.

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Past tense of DEPOLYMERIZE.

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Third-person singular present tense of DEPOLYMERIZE.

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Present participle of DEPOLYMERIZE.

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Market control by two sellers.

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Having multiple chromosome sets within a single cell nucleus.

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Chromosome replication without nuclear division.

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A polymer made from a single type of monomer.

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Of or relating to a homopolymer.

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Plural of HOMOPOLYMER.

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The polyp form of a hydrozoan.

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Plural of HYDROPOLYP.

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Describing a musical mode based on the major scale from C to F.

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Plural of lipolysis.

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The breakdown of stored fat into fatty acids.

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Pertaining to lipolysis.

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Exclusive control of a market or product by one party.

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A market dominated by a few large sellers.

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A polymer that changes when exposed to light.

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Plural of PHOTOPOLYMER.

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A polytechnic institution.

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An acid with multiple replaceable hydrogen atoms.

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Plural of POLYACID.

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A polymer of acrylamide used in gels and contact lenses.

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Plural of POLYACRYLAMIDE.

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Having multiple rays or arms.

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Having many rays.

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A ray of a polyactinal sponge.

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Plural of POLYACTINE.

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Having stamens united in more than two groups.

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Comprising many elements.

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An alcohol with more than two hydroxyl groups.

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Plural of POLYALCOHOL.

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A polymer containing repeated amide groups.

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Plural of POLYAMIDE.

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What is the highest-scoring word contain POLY anywhere?

POLYCARBOXYLIC scores 35 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.