polymerise
/pəˈlɪməraɪz/
verb
- To change a simple chemical into a more complex one by joining many small molecules together into long chains.
- Under the right conditions, the monomers will polymerise into a durable resin.
- The factory uses heat and pressure to polymerise the liquid into a solid plastic.
- Scientists are studying how certain proteins polymerise to form fibers.
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