verb
- undergoing or causing the process by which small molecules combine to form large chain-like molecules called polymers
Usage: chemistry; present participle of polymerize
Examples
- The plastic resin is polymerizing under heat and pressure.
- Scientists observed the monomers polymerizing in the laboratory.
- The adhesive works by polymerizing when exposed to air.
- UV light is polymerizing the coating on the surface.
- The reaction involves ethylene molecules polymerizing into polyethylene.
- Temperature control is crucial when polymerizing these compounds.