polymerize Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb cause (a compound) to polymerize
polymerise.
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verb undergo polymerization
polymerise.
WordNet
Pol"y*mer*ize transitive verb
Definitions
(Chem.) To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde.
Pol"y*mer*ize intransitive verb
Definitions
(Chem.) To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde.