English dictionary

polymerize

/p/@/'l/I/m/@/,r/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

cause (a compound) to polymerize

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Synonyms polymerise

Source: WordNet 3.0
undergo polymerization

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Source: WordNet 3.0
To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids <i>polymerize</i> aldehyde.

verb

Source: webster1913
To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde <i>polymerizes</i> in forming paraldehyde.

verb

Source: webster1913