polymerization

polymerization /po·lym·er·iza·tion/ (pah-lim?er-i-za´shun) the combining of several simpler molecules (monomers) to form a polymer.

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po·lym·er·i·za·tion (p-lmr--zshn, pl-mr-)

n.

1. The bonding of two or more monomers to form a polymer.

2. A chemical process that effects this bonding.

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polymerization (pol´imr´izā´shn),

n the chaining together of similar molecules to form a compound of high molecular weight.

polymerization, addition,

n a compound formed by a combination of simple molecules without the formation of any new products; e.g., methylmethacrylate.

polymerization, condensation,

n the combination of simple, dissimilar molecules, with the formation of byproducts such as water or ammonia (e.g., vulcanite).

polymerization, cross,

n (cross linkage, cross-linked polymerization), the formation of chemical bonds between linear molecules, resulting in a three-dimensional network. Used for artificial teeth and denture bases because of superior craze resistance.

polymerization, cross-linked,

n See polymerization, cross.

polymerization, photo,

n a process in which a light source is used for polymerization.

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polymerization

the combining of several simpler compounds to form a polymer.