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polymerize

/ˈpɒlɨməɹʌɪz/ /pəˈlɪ.mə.ɹaɪz/

Meanings
verb
To convert a monomer to a polymer by polymerization.

Examples :

"The factory uses a special process to polymerize ethylene gas into plastic pellets. "
chemistry material substance process technical science

Related Words

Illustration special

special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

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undergo verb

/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/

To go or move under or beneath.

"The train slowly underwent the tunnel. "

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monomer noun

/ˈmɒnəmə/ /ˈmɑnəmɚ/

A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.

"A glucose molecule is a monomer that can link together with other glucose monomers to form the polymer called starch. "

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polymer noun

/ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/

A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.

"The plastic in my school's new chairs is a polymer. "

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specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

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convert noun

/ˈkɒn.vəːt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/

A person who has converted to a religion.

"They were all converts to Islam."

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plastic noun

/ˈplæstɪk/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"My new water bottle is made of plastic. "

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process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

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pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

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factory noun

/ˈfæktəɹi/

A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

"The family-owned factory in China handled the export of toys to many countries. "

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ethylene noun

/ˈɛθəˌliːn/

The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

"Farmers use ethylene to help ripen fruits like bananas and tomatoes after they are picked. "

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pellets noun

/ˈpɛləts/

A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter.

"a pellet of wood, paper, or ore"