Polymerization

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈpÉ’l.ɪ.mÉ™(ɹ).aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/

Alternative forms

• polymerisation

Origin

polymerize + -ation

Full definition of polymerization

Noun

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

Antonyms

• depolymerization

Related terms

• polymerize