English Explanatory Dictionary

polymerize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. (organic chemistry) To convert a monomer to a polymer by polymerization.
  2. To undergo polymerization.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɒlɨməɹʌɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-polymerize.wav /pəˈlɪ.mə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑləməˌɹaɪz/

Word forms

polymerize polymerizes polymerizing polymerized

Etymology

From polymer + -ize.

Derived words

autopolymerize copolymerize copolymerized depolymerize electropolymerize electropolymerized heteropolymerize homopolymerize hyperpolymerize micropolymerize nonpolymerized overpolymerize photopolymerize polymerizability polymerizable polymerizate polymerizer prepolymerize repolymerize thermopolymerize unpolymerized
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