Polymerizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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polymerizing
[ pəˈlɪm.ə.raɪ.zɪŋ ]
chemical process
Polymerizing refers to the chemical process in which small molecules called monomers join together to form a large, chain-like structure known as a polymer. This process can occur naturally or be induced through various chemical reactions. Polymerization occurs in many everyday materials, including plastics, rubbers, and biological macromolecules like proteins and DNA. There are several types of polymerization, such as addition polymerization and condensation polymerization, each with distinct mechanisms and applications.
Synonyms
polymer formation, polymer synthesis.
Examples of usage
- The process of polymerizing plastics is crucial for creating durable materials.
- Scientists are studying the effects of temperature on polymerizing reactions.
- In the laboratory, they experimented with polymerizing various organic compounds.
Translations
Translations of the word "polymerizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 polimerizando
🇮🇳 पॉलीमराइजिंग
🇩🇪 polymerisierend
🇮🇩 polimerisasi
🇺🇦 полімеризація
🇵🇱 polimeryzując
🇯🇵 重合する
🇫🇷 polymérisant
🇪🇸 polimerizando
🇹🇷 polimerleştirme
🇰🇷 중합하는
🇸🇦 بلمرة
🇨🇿 polymerizující
🇸🇰 polymerizujúci
🇨🇳 聚合
🇸🇮 polimerizirajoč
🇮🇸 polymerizing
🇰🇿 полимерлеу
🇬🇪 პოლიმერიზაცია
🇦🇿 polimerləşmə
🇲🇽 polimerizando
Etymology
The word 'polymerizing' is derived from the root 'polymer', which comes from the Greek words 'polus', meaning 'many', and 'meros', meaning 'part'. The term began to be used in a scientific context in the mid-19th century, particularly in the study of organic substances that could be formed from repeating units of smaller molecules. As chemistry advanced and the study of macromolecules developed, the concept of polymerization became pivotal in organic chemistry and material science. By the 20th century, significant advancements in polymer chemistry allowed for the creation of numerous synthetic polymers, changing industries such as manufacturing and packaging. The term 'polymerizing' thus reflects a fundamental aspect of both natural and synthetic chemistry.