polymerise

/ˌpɒlɪməˈraɪz, ˌpɒlɪˈmɛərɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to combine or become molecules of a polymer

“The polymerisation reaction took several hours.”

2. noun

a process in which small molecules combine to form a polymer

“The polymerisation of the plastic was facilitated by heat.”

Synonyms

  • polymerisation
  • polymerize

Antonyms

  • depolymerise