polymerize
/pəˈlɪməraɪz/
verb
- To cause small molecules to join together into long chains, forming a polymer.
- The lab technician added a chemical to polymerize the liquid into a solid.
- Manufacturers polymerize styrene to make polystyrene foam for cups and insulation.
- When you heat this resin, it will polymerize and become hard.
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