'Polymerize' definitions:
Definition of 'polymerize'
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verb
Cause (a compound) to polymerize [syn: polymerize, polymerise]
verb
Undergo polymerization [syn: polymerize, polymerise]
Definition of 'Polymerize'
From: GCIDE
- Polymerize \Pol"y*mer*ize\, v. t. (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. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Polymerize'
From: GCIDE
- Polymerize \Pol"y*mer*ize\, v. i. (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. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'polymerize'
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