1. having undergone polymerization; formed into a polymer
Usage: chemistry

1. past tense and past participle of polymerize

Examples

• The polymerized plastic was much stronger than the original material.
• Heat and pressure polymerized the small molecules into long chains.
• The scientist polymerized the monomers in a controlled reaction.
• Once polymerized, the resin became hard and durable.
• The adhesive polymerized quickly when exposed to UV light.
• They polymerized the compound to create a new synthetic material.