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copolymerize
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co·pol·y·mer·ize  (k-pl-m-rz, kp-lm-)
v. co·pol·y·mer·ized, co·pol·y·mer·iz·ing, co·pol·y·mer·iz·es
v.tr.
To polymerize (different monomers) together.
v.intr.
To react to form a copolymer.

co·poly·mer·i·zation (-mr--zshn) n.

copolymerize, copolymerise [kəʊˈpɒlɪməˌraɪz]
vb
(Chemistry) to react (two compounds) together to produce a copolymer
copolymerization , copolymerisation n
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Verb1.copolymerize - polymerize together; "the two substances copolymerized"
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
polymerise, polymerize - undergo polymerization


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Because monitoring copolymerization reactions permits adjusting composition through the reaction without the need to use complex kinetic models, it has been the focus of wide research, where different approaches have been employed.
is a substantially linear polymer (polyethylene), with significant numbers of short branches, commonly made by copolymerization of ethylene with longer-chain olefins.
is a substantially linear polymer (polyethylene), with significant numbers of short branches, commonly made by copolymerization of ethylene with longer-chain olefins.
 
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