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. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]