flu·o·ro·polymer \¦flu̇(ə)(ˌ)rō, ¦flōr(ˌ)ō, ¦flȯ(ˌ)rōˌ\noun Etymology:fluor- + polymer : any of various homopolymers or copolymers that consist mainly of fluorine and carbon and that are characterized by chemical inertness, thermal stability, and a low coefficient of friction