polymerization
/ˌpɒl.ɪ.məɹ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
pɒl · ɪ · məɹ · AꞮZEꞮ · ʃən (5 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers).
Etymology
From polymerize + -ation.
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