polymerization
noun/pəˌlɪmərəˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,052 most common English word
Meaning
A chemical process in which small molecules (monomers) join together to form a large chain-like molecule (polymer).
Example sentence
The scientists carefully controlled the temperature during polymerization to produce a strong plastic material.
Synonyms & related words
- bonding
- linking
- synthesis
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