polymerize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
    polymerise.
  2. verb undergo polymerization
    polymerise.

WordNet


Pol"y*mer*ize transitive verb
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde.
Pol"y*mer*ize intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde.

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