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polymerise

/pəˈlɪm.ə.raɪz/

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verb

/pəˈlɪm.ə.raɪz/C2formalscientific
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания химического процесса превращения мономеров в полимер или полимерную цепь.

A verb used to describe the chemical process of converting monomers into a polymer or a polymer chain.

  1. Cause to polymerizeC1formalscientific

    To cause a chemical compound to undergo polymerization, forming a polymer chain.

    ruВызвать полимеризацию

    • The chemist used a catalyst to polymerise the monomer into a durable plastic.
    • Heat and pressure are applied to polymerise the resin into a solid form.
    • This process is used to polymerise ethylene into polyethylene.
  2. Undergo polymerizationC1formalscientific

    To undergo the process of polymerization, where monomers combine to form a polymer.

    ruПолимеризоваться

    • The monomers began to polymerise when exposed to ultraviolet light.
    • Under the right conditions, the compound will polymerise into a long chain.
    • The substance polymerises rapidly at high temperatures.
Forms
  • polymerised past participle
  • polymerized past participle
  • polymerised past simple
  • polymerized past simple
  • polymerising present participle
  • polymerizing present participle
  • polymerises third person singular
  • polymerizes third person singular