polymerization, polymerisation
(noun) a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
Source: WordNet® 3.1
polymerization (plural polymerizations)
(chemistry) The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers).
• depolymerization
Source: Wiktionary
Pol`y*mer`i*za"tion, n. (Chem.)
Definition: The act or process of changing to a polymeric form; the condition resulting from such change.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
1 October 2024
(noun) a high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
