English Explanatory Dictionary

polymerization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers).

Pronunciation

/ˌpɒl.ɪ.məɹ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-polymerization.wav

Word forms

polymerization polymerizations polymerisation

Etymology

From polymerize + -ation.

Antonyms

depolymerization

Related words

polymerize

Derived words

addition polymerization autopolymerization biopolymerization chain growth polymerization cyclopolymerization degree of polymerization electropolymerization emulsion polymerization geopolymerization heteropolymerization hyperpolymerization hypopolymerization organopolymerization photopolymerization postpolymerization repolymerization tribopolymerization
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