polymerization

[ puh-lim-er-uh-zey-shuhn, pol-uh-mer- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. the act or process of forming a polymer or polymeric compound.
2. the combination of many like or unlike molecules to form a more complex product of higher molecular weight, with elimination of water, alcohol, or the like condensation polymerization, or without such elimination addition polymerization.
3. the conversion of one compound into another by such a process.

polymerization

/ ˌpɒlɪməraɪ-; pəˌlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of forming a polymer or copolymer, esp a chemical reaction in which a polymer is formed

Word History and Origins

Origin of polymerization¹

First recorded in 1875–80; polymerize + -ation

Example Sentences

In this study, the researchers synthesized PSPBs with different molecular weights and added varying amounts of hydrophobic monomers individually and with different alkyl chains through a process known as reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization.

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Additionally, the researchers demonstrated overprinting of a ball lens onto an optical fiber, which was previously only possible using an additive manufacturing technique known as two-photon polymerization.

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By introducing steric hindrance from these pendant groups, the team successfully suppressed the stacking of two-dimensional polymer intermediates during the polymerization of triazacoronene monomers.

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This led to increased solubility of the intermediates and facilitated the synthesis of two-dimensional polymers with higher degree of polymerization and fewer defects, resulting in outstanding electrical conductivity after p-type doping.

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For example, the integration of monomers and catalysts could enable polymerization at the site of damage, creating an integrated self-healing system within materials.

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