polymerization process

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• polymerization — [pō lim΄ər ə zā′shən, pəlim΄ər ə zā′shən; päl΄i mər əi zā′shən] n. 1. the process of chaining together many simple molecules to form a more complex molecule with different physical properties 2. the changing of a compound into a polymeric form by …   English World dictionary

• Polymerization — Pol y*mer i*za tion, n. (Chem.) The act or process of changing to a polymeric form; the condition resulting from such change. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• polymerization — /peuh lim euhr euh zay sheuhn, pol euh meuhr /, n. Chem. 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… …   Universalium

• Polymerization — An example of alkene polymerization, in which each Styrene monomer unit s double bond reforms as a single bond with another styrene monomer and forms polystyrene. In polymer chemistry, polymerization is a process of reacting monomer molecules… …   Wikipedia

• polymerization — noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound (Freq. 3) • Syn: ↑polymerisation • Derivationally related forms: ↑polymerise (for: ↑polymerisation), ↑polymerize …   Useful english dictionary

• polymerization — The process of polymer formation. In many cases this requires nucleation and will only occur above a certain critical concentration …   Dictionary of molecular biology

• polymerization — noun /ˈpɒl.ɪ.mə(ɹ).aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/ The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers). Ant: depolymerization See Also: polymerize …   Wiktionary

• polymerization — A reaction in which a high molecular weight product is produced by successive additions to or condensations of a simpler compound; e.g., polystyrene may be produced from styrene, or rubber from isoprene, or a polynucleotide from mononucleotides,… …   Medical dictionary

• polymerization — The process of combining two or more simple molecules of the same type, called monomers, to form a single molecule having the same elements in the same proportion as in the original molecule but having different molecular weights. The product of… …   Petroleum refining glossary

• polymerization — po•lym•er•i•za•tion [[t]pəˌlɪm ər əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌpɒl ə mər [/t]] n. chem. the act or process of forming a polymer or polymeric compound • Etymology: 1875–80 po•lym′er•ize , v.t. v.i. ized, iz•ing …   From formal English to slang

• Emulsion polymerization — is a type of radical polymerization that usually starts with an emulsion incorporating water, monomer, and surfactant. The most common type of emulsion polymerization is an oil in water emulsion, in which droplets of monomer (the oil) are… …   Wikipedia