definitions

polymerize

[ puh-lim-uh-rahyz, pol-uh-muh- ]
/ pəˈlɪm əˌraɪz, ˈpɒl ə mə- /
Chemistry
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verb (used with object), po·lym·er·ized, po·lym·er·iz·ing.

to subject to polymerization.

verb (used without object), po·lym·er·ized, po·lym·er·iz·ing.

to undergo polymerization.

Nearby words

polymerase, polymeria, polymeric, polymerism, polymerization, polymerize, polymerous, polymethyl methacrylate, polymorph, polymorphic function, polymorphic reticulosis
Also especially British, po·lym·er·ise.

Origin of polymerize

First recorded in 1860–65; polymer + -ize

Related forms

un·po·lym·er·ized, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for polymerize

polymerize

polymerise

/ (ˈpɒlɪməˌraɪz, pəˈlɪmə-) /

verb

to react or cause to react to form a polymer
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Medicine definitions for polymerize

polymerize

[ pŏl′ə-mə-rīz′, pə-lĭm′ə- ]

v.

To undergo or subject to polymerization.
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