Definitions for: Polymerize

[v] undergo polymerization, of a chemical compound
[v] cause to polymerize, as of a chemical compound

Webster (1913) Definition: Pol"y*mer*ize, v. t. (Chem.)
To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to
increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic
proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde.

Pol"y*mer*ize, v. i. (Chem.)
To change into another substance having the same atomic
proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo
polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming
paraldehyde.

Synonyms: polymerise

See Also: change integrity, copolymerise, copolymerize, polymerize

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