Phrase Hound found 5 phrases and 16 compound words that contain polymerization. The most common are listed below. Open polymerization in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 5
- addition polymerizationA form of polymerization in which copies of a monomer are repeatedly added to one end of an existing polymer.
- emulsion polymerizationA type of radical polymerization that usually starts with an emulsion incorporating water, monomers, and surfactants.
- chain growth polymerizationSynonym of addition polymerization: A form of polymerization in which copies of a monomer are repeatedly added to one end of an existing polymer.
- degree of polymerizationThe number of monomeric units in a macromolecule or polymer or oligomer molecule.
- degrees of polymerizationplural of degree of polymerization: The number of monomeric units in a macromolecule or polymer or oligomer molecule.
Compound words 16
- heteropolymerizationThe production of a heteropolymer.
- autopolymerizationA chemical reaction in which a monomer undergoes polymerization spontaneously, often due to environmental factors such as heat, light, or inherent instability.
- electropolymerizationPolymerization under the influence of an electric current.
- organopolymerizationThe polymerization of organic compounds, especially when catalysed by another organic compound.
- repolymerizationPolymerization following a previous depolymerization.
- biopolymerizationPolymerization to form biopolymers.
- geopolymerizationThe formation of geopolymers from oligomeric aluminosilicates.
- hyperpolymerizationThe formation of a hyperpolymer.
- hypopolymerizationLess than the usual extent of polymerization.
- tribopolymerizationThe formation of tribopolymers by surface rubbing.