copolymerize

/kɑːpəʊˈpɒlɪmaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to form or undergo a process of copolymerization, or to combine two or more different monomers to form a polymer

“The chemist copolymerized the monomers to create a new synthetic material.”

2. verb

to cause (monomers) to combine into a polymer

“The catalyst was used to copolymerize the monomers, resulting in a high-quality polymer.”

3. noun

the process of forming a polymer from two or more different monomers

“Copolymerization is a common method used in the production of synthetic materials.”

Synonyms

  • co-polymerise
  • polymerise
  • polymerize

Antonyms

  • depolymerize