POLYMERIZATION

polymerization, polymerisation

(noun) a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

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).

Antonyms

• 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



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