What does "depolymerize" mean?

To decompose a polymer into smaller fragments.

What is a synonym for "depolymerize"?

Common synonyms include: hydrolise.

Pronounced //diːˈpɒlɪməɹaɪz//.

/diːˈpɒlɪməɹaɪz/ verb

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Verb

From de- + polymerize.