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polymerise

/ˈpɒlɪməraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does polymerise mean?

verb

To convert a chemical substance into a polymer by chemical reaction, or to cause a substance to undergo polymerization. In chemistry, to form a polymer from monomers.

Example

"The process of polymerising the plastic involved heating it to a high temperature."

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