The phrase "new polymer" refers to a type of material made of long chains of molecules. It implies that scientists have recently created or discovered a substance that has never been used or studied before. Full definition
Many new polymer products have come on the market in recent years, promoted for their durability, light weight, and fire resistance. (realtormag.realtor.org)
«This could provide huge savings in the production of new polymer without the need for petrol - based starting materials,» notes Uwe T. Bornscheuer, an enzyme catalysis expert at the University of Greifswald, in a commentary that accompanies the paper. (scientificamerican.com)
«Using DNA strands to design new polymer materials: Novel particles could be used in applications ranging from drug delivery to «soft robotics».» (sciencedaily.com)