autopolymer

au·to·pol·y·mer res·in

, autopolymerizing resin

any resin that can be polymerized by chemical catalysis rather than by the application of heat or light; used in dentistry for dental restoration, denture repair, and impression trays.

Synonym(s): activated resin, cold cure resin, cold-curing resin, quick cure resin, self-curing resin

autopolymer (ô´tōpol´imur),

n a resin to which certain chemicals have been added to initiate and propagate polymerization without addition of heat.

autopolymer resin,

n See resin, autopolymer.