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any polymeric chemical manufactured by a living organism, as proteins and polysaccharides; such a chemical prepared by laboratory synthesis

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  • A biopolymer is a naturally-derived alternative to synthetic polymers, which are long molecules that join other molecules together.
  • The ecotainer cups have an inner plastic biopolymer lining derived from corn.
  • The Brazilian chemical giant Braskem SA just started up the world 's largest biopolymer facility.
  • Braskem The Brazilian chemical giant Braskem just started up the world 's largest biopolymer facility.
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