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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