polymerization

CEFRB2

/ˌpɒl.ɪ.məɹ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A chemical process that joins small molecules into a polymer.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • Inhibition of polymerization can prevent plastic formation.

  • The polymerization process creates long chains of molecules.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The factory uses heat to trigger the polymerization process.

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Origin

noun

From polymerize + -ation.