What does "polymerization" mean?

The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers).

Polymerization

Common synonyms include: acetification, acidification, acidulation, alkalization, carbonation, catalysis.

noun

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Noun

1
The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers). countable, uncountable
2
a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound wordnet