noun
- plural of polymerization; chemical processes in which small molecules (monomers) combine to form large molecules (polymers)
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The polymerizations of ethylene and propylene are fundamental industrial processes.
- Different polymerizations can produce plastics with varying properties and strengths.
- Chemists studied multiple polymerizations to develop new biodegradable materials.
- The polymerizations occurred at different temperatures and pressures in the experiment.
- Industrial polymerizations require careful control of catalysts and reaction conditions.
- These polymerizations are essential for manufacturing synthetic fibers and resins.