Definition of polymerize Polymerize
/pɑˈlɪmɚajˌz/ - [palimerayz] - pol•y•mer•ize
We found 7 definitions of polymerize from 4 different sources.
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What does polymerize mean?
WordNet
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| polymerize - undergo polymerization | ||
| polymerise | ||
| change integrity change in physical make-up | ||
| chemical science, chemistry the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | ||
| copolymerise, copolymerize polymerize together; "the two substances copolymerized" | ||
| polymerize - cause (a compound) to polymerize | ||
| polymerise | ||
| polymerise, polymerize undergo polymerization | ||
| change integrity change in physical make-up | ||
| chemical science, chemistry the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | ||
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Wiktionary 
- polymerize (Verb)
To convert a monomer to a polymer by polymerization. - polymerize (Verb)
To undergo polymerization.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- polymerize (v. t.)
To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde. - polymerize (v. i.)
To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde.
Part of speech
🔤- polymerize, verb, present, 1st person singular of polymerize (infinitive).
- polymerize, verb (infinitive).
