depolymerizing
/diːˈpɑːlɪməraɪzɪŋ/
verb
- To break down a polymer (a large molecule made of many repeating units) into smaller molecules or monomers.
- The process of depolymerizing starch produces simple sugars.
- Scientists are studying how bacteria are depolymerizing nylon waste.
- The enzyme is depolymerizing the plastic into reusable chemicals.
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