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Princeton's WordNet

  1. polymerize, polymeriseverb

    cause (a compound) to polymerize

  2. polymerize, polymeriseverb

    undergo polymerization

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  1. polymerise

    In polymer chemistry, polymerization (American English), or polymerisation (British English), is a process of reacting monomer molecules together in a chemical reaction to form polymer chains or three-dimensional networks. There are many forms of polymerization and different systems exist to categorize them. In chemical compounds, polymerization can occur via a variety of reaction mechanisms that vary in complexity due to the functional groups present in the reactants and their inherent steric effects. In more straightforward polymerizations, alkenes form polymers through relatively simple radical reactions; in contrast, reactions involving substitution at a carbonyl group require more complex synthesis due to the way in which reactants polymerize. Alkanes can also be polymerized, but only with the help of strong acids.As alkenes can polymerize in somewhat straightforward radical reactions, they form useful compounds such as polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which are produced in high tonnages each year due to their usefulness in manufacturing processes of commercial products, such as piping, insulation and packaging. In general, polymers such as PVC are referred to as "homopolymers", as they consist of repeated long chains or structures of the same monomer unit, whereas polymers that consist of more than one monomer unit are referred to as copolymers (or co-polymers). Other monomer units, such as formaldehyde hydrates or simple aldehydes, are able to polymerize themselves at quite low temperatures (ca. −80 °C) to form trimers; molecules consisting of 3 monomer units, which can cyclize to form ring cyclic structures, or undergo further reactions to form tetramers, or 4 monomer-unit compounds. Such small polymers are referred to as oligomers. Generally, because formaldehyde is an exceptionally reactive electrophile it allows nucleophilic addition of hemiacetal intermediates, which are in general short-lived and relatively unstable "mid-stage" compounds that react with other non-polar molecules present to form more stable polymeric compounds. Polymerization that is not sufficiently moderated and proceeds at a fast rate can be very hazardous. This phenomenon is known as autoacceleration, and can cause fires and explosions.

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  1. polymerise

    Polymerise, also spelled polymerize, is a process referring to a chemical reaction in which two or more small molecules, known as monomers, combine together to form a larger, more complex structure known as a polymer. The repeating units that serve as the building blocks of these polymers retain their individual identity in the final structure. The process can occur naturally or can be initiated through industrial processes, often under the influence of heat, pressure, or the presence of catalysts. Examples of products that result from polymerization include plastics, resins, synthetic fibers and rubber.

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    The numerical value of polymerise in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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    The numerical value of polymerise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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