nonuniform

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English

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Etymology

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From non- +‎ uniform.

Adjective

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nonuniform (not comparable)

  1. Not uniform.
  2. (of a flow) Not having the same instantaneous velocity at all points.
  3. (of a polymer) Composed of macromolecular species of differing molar masses.

Usage notes

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  • As a description of polymers, the IUPAC prefers the term non-uniform to polydisperse.

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