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polymerization
(redirected from Condensation 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, polymerisation [pəˌlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən ˌpɒlɪməraɪ-]
n
(Chemistry) the act or process of forming a polymer or copolymer, esp a chemical reaction in which a polymer is formed
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.polymerization - a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compoundpolymerization - a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
chemical action, chemical change, chemical process - (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
Translations
polymerization [ˈpɒlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən] Npolimerización f
polymerization
nPolymerisation f
polymerization [pəˌlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃn] npolimerizzazione f


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Free radical and condensation polymerizations are explained in the context of thermoplastic and thermoset materials.
2]n (ethylene) (polyethylene) The condensation polymerization may be exemplified by the following process: n[H.
The process to produce lactide involves the condensation polymerization of lactic acid to low molecular weight prepolymer, which is then depolymerized to lactide.
 
 
 
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