polymerise
/'pɔliməraiz/ Cách viết khác : (polymerise) /'pɔliməraiz/
Definition
Verb (intransitive):
- To undergo the chemical process of polymerization, where many small molecules (monomers) combine to form a larger, chain-like molecule (a polymer).
Verb (transitive):
- To cause a compound or substance to undergo polymerization; to subject monomers to a reaction that links them together into a polymer.
Usage and Examples
Intransitive Verb (to undergo the process):
- Under heat and pressure, the monomers will polymerise to form a solid plastic.
- The substance began to polymerise spontaneously, creating long molecular chains.
Transitive Verb (to cause the process):
- The chemist used a catalyst to polymerise the ethylene gas into polyethylene.
- This initiator helps polymerise the liquid resin into a durable coating.
Advanced Usage and Notes
- Scientific Context: The term is primarily used in chemistry, materials science, and industrial manufacturing. The spelling "polymerise" is common in British English, while "polymerize" is the standard American English spelling.
- Process Description: Polymerisation can occur through various mechanisms, such as addition or condensation polymerisation.
Variants and Related Words
- Polymerisation (n, British English) / Polymerization (n, American English): The process or result of polymerising.
- The polymerisation was complete in under an hour.
- Polymer (n): The large molecule formed by the polymerisation of monomers.
- Polypropylene is a common polymer.
- Monomer (n): A small molecule that can combine with others to form a polymer.
- Ethylene is the monomer for polyethylene.
Synonyms
- Polymerize (verb, American spelling): The direct synonym with identical meaning.
- Combine (verb, general): In a very broad, non-technical sense, as polymerisation is a specific type of combination.
Phrasal Verbs / Common Collocations
- To polymerise into: To form a specific polymer as a result.
- The solution polymerised into a gel-like substance.
Verb
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undergo polymerization
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cause (a compound) to polymerize
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