Polymerization
noun
The process of creating a polymer, a large molecule from the reaction of many small molecules.
In a laboratory, he witnessed the process of polymerization of ethylene into polyethylene.
Often appears as...
- chain polymerization
- step polymerization
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Academic
noun
The process of creating a polymer, a large molecule from the reaction of many small molecules.
In a laboratory, he witnessed the process of polymerization of ethylene into polyethylene.
Often appears as...
- chain polymerization
- step polymerization
Usage tips
Technical
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Chemistry Specific
Used mainly in scientific and industrial contexts related to chemistry.
The polymerization process is crucial in creating various plastics.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
It's a technical term; use it when discussing topics like materials science or chemical engineering.
Polymerization often requires catalysts to initiate the reaction.
Pro Tip 3/3Describes a Process
It indicates a process, not a single event, that turns small molecules into large chains.
Through polymerization, monomers link together to form synthetic fibers.
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From DNA to Silly Putty,...
by the Environmental Protection Agency. As Styrofoam products are being made, or as they slowly deteriorate in landfills or the ocean, they can release toxic styrene into the environment. In addition, plastics that are created by addition polymerization reactions, like Styrofoam,
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Plastics 101 PIPE National...
Next, a catalyst is mixed in which links the molecules together and forms polymers called resins. This structure allows plastics to be easily molded and shaped, especially, under heat and pressure. Polymerization converts ethylene
Video examples
From DNA to Silly Putty,...
by the Environmental Protection Agency. As Styrofoam products are being made, or as they slowly deteriorate in landfills or the ocean, they can release toxic styrene into the environment. In addition, plastics that are created by addition polymerization reactions, like Styrofoam,
Video examples
Plastics 101 PIPE National...
Next, a catalyst is mixed in which links the molecules together and forms polymers called resins. This structure allows plastics to be easily molded and shaped, especially, under heat and pressure. Polymerization converts ethylene
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Alan J. Heeger
American Physicist
Polymer synthesis in the 1950s was dominated by Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta, whose discoveries of polymerization catalysts were of great importance for the development of the modem 'plastics' industry.
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Penn Jillette
American Entertainer
My body really, really wanted to reproduce when I was 15. It took a lot of civilization, socialization, willpower and some emulsion polymerization technology for me not to reproduce at 15.
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Alan J. Heeger
American Physicist
Polymer synthesis in the 1950s was dominated by Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta, whose discoveries of polymerization catalysts were of great importance for the development of the modem 'plastics' industry.
Quote examples
Penn Jillette
American Entertainer
My body really, really wanted to reproduce when I was 15. It took a lot of civilization, socialization, willpower and some emulsion polymerization technology for me not to reproduce at 15.
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