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polymerization
(redirected from Addition polymerization)

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po·lym·er·i·za·tion  (p-lmr--zshn, pl-mr-)
n.
1. The bonding of two or more monomers to form a polymer.
2. A chemical process that effects this bonding.
polymerization or -isation
Noun
the process of forming a polymer
polymerize
-ise vb
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.polymerizationpolymerization - a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
polymerisation
chemical action, chemical change, chemical process - (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved


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Via addition polymerization in an emulsion of butadiene and styrene, an entire range of copolymers can be made having the approximate Tgs shown in table 2.
Understanding the theory and practice of Tgs by Blum, Alfred W. / Rubber World
The resins' thermal stability in air at 400 F is said to be much better than BMIs, and they cure by addition polymerization without liberating volatiles.
Advanced composites by Naitove, Matthew / Plastics Technology
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