oligomerization
/ˌɑlɪɡoʊmərɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The chemical process of forming an oligomer by joining a small number of monomers together.
- Controlling oligomerization is important for making plastics with specific properties.
- Enzymes can speed up the oligomerization of certain proteins in the cell.
- The oligomerization of ethylene produces short-chain hydrocarbons used in fuels.