1. breaking down a polymer into smaller molecular units or monomers
Usage: present participle of depolymerise; chiefly British spelling; American English uses 'depolymerizing'; technical/chemistry term

Examples

• The chemical process is depolymerising the plastic waste into its original components.
• Scientists are depolymerising old polymers to create new materials.
• Heat and catalysts are depolymerising the long-chain molecules.
• The facility specializes in depolymerising recycled plastics.
• Researchers discovered a new enzyme capable of depolymerising cellulose.