Found 2 items, similar to Polymerize.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: polymerize
polymerize
v 1: cause (a compound) to polymerize [syn:
polymerise]
2: undergo polymerization [syn:
polymerise]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Polymerize
Polymerize
\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.
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Polymerize
\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.
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