(mathematics) A geometric figure formed by connecting, with straight lines, every qth point out of p regularly spaced points that lie on the circumference of a circle.

a polymer, such as PVC, that has been treated with an organic silane; the material is used, in thin films, to remove contaminants from water by pervaporation and also in adhesives

A device which measures and records several physiological variables such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and skin conductivity while a series of questions is being asked to a subject, in an attempt to detect lies.

(transitive) To administer a polygraph test to.

(inorganic chemistry) Any giant molecule linked by covalent bonds, but having no (or few) carbon atoms in the main molecular backbone.

(geometry) A polygon which is both equiangular and equilateral (i.e. having all sides the same length and all interior angles the same).

A usually private clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated.

One who practices polygamy, or maintains that it is lawful.

(botany) Having many styles; belonging to the order Polygynia; polygynian. / Having more than one female as wife or mate; practicing polygyny.

Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles / (biology) Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms / (chemistry) Crystallizing in two or more different forms; polymorphic