polymerise

• Verbo que describe el proceso químico por el cual los monómeros se convierten en un polímero o en una cadena polimérica, ya sea de forma natural o inducida.

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.

   Polimerizar (causativo)

   • 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.

   polimerizarse

   • 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.