autopolymerisation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chemical reaction in which a monomer undergoes polymerisation spontaneously, often due to environmental factors such as heat, light, or inherent instability.
  2. The process by which an autopolymer hardens.

Pronunciation

/ˌɔː.təʊˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɔ.toʊˌpɑl.ɪ.mɚ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

autopolymerisation autopolymerisations autopolymerization

Etymology

From auto- + polymerisation.

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