polymerization Definition
- 1the process of chemically bonding monomers to form a polymer
- 2the process of combining smaller molecules into a larger molecule
Using polymerization: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "polymerization" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Polymerization is used in the production of plastics.
Example
The polymerization of ethylene produces polyethylene.
Example
The polymerization of amino acids forms proteins.
polymerization Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for polymerization
- condensation
- agglutination
- synthesis
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Summary: polymerization in Brief
Polymerization [ˌpɒlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən] refers to the process of chemically bonding monomers to form a polymer or combining smaller molecules into a larger molecule. It is commonly used in the production of plastics and other synthetic materials, such as polyethylene. The polymerization of amino acids forms proteins.
