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polymerization

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The bonding of two or more monomers to form a polymer.
  • noun A chemical process that effects this bonding.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The apparent fusion or union of two or more molecules of a compound, forming a more complex molecule with a higher atomic weight and somewhat different physical and chemical properties. Also spelled polymerisation.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Chem.) The act or process of changing to a polymeric form; the condition resulting from such change.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun chemistry The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers).

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound

Etymologies

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polymerize +‎ -ation

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Examples

  • Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is both complex and expensive.

    Nano Tech Wire 2009

  • Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is complex and expensive.

    Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine 2009

  • Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is both complex and expensive.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009

  • Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is both complex and expensive.

    Nano Tech Wire 2009

  • Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is complex and expensive.

    Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine 2009

  • Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is both complex and expensive.

    WIBW - HomePage - Headlines 2009

  • Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is both complex and expensive.

    R&D Mag - News 2009

  • In the next step, known as polymerization, the VCM molecule forms chains, converting the gas into a fine, white powder †"vinyl resin â€" which becomes the basis for the final process, compounding.

    TreeHugger 2009

  • Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is both complex and expensive.

    Science Blog - Science news straight from the source 2009

  • Until now, PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is both complex and expensive.

    unknown title 2009

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synonyms (23)

Words with the same meaning

  1. acetification
  2. acidification
  3. acidulation
  4. alkalization
  5. carbonation
  6. catalysis
  7. chemicalization
  8. electrolysis
  9. ferment
  10. fermentation
  11. hydrogenation
  12. isomerism
  13. metamerism
  14. metamerization
  15. nitration
  16. oxidation
  17. oxidization
  18. phosphatization
  19. polymerism
  20. position isomerism
  21. reduction
  22. saturization
  23. working

antonyms (1)

Words with the opposite meaning

  1. depolymerization

hypernyms (3)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. chemical action
  2. chemical change
  3. chemical process

same context (17)

Words that are found in similar contexts

  1. acetylation
  2. alkylation
  3. autoxidation
  4. copolymer
  5. cyclization
  6. cytoskeleton
  7. enantioselective
  8. esterification
  9. glycolysis
  10. hydrogenation
  11. hydrolysis
  12. isomerization
  13. oxidation
  14. photo-oxidation
  15. rearrangement
  16. scission
  17. thrombi

relateds (1)

relateds

  1. polymerize

rhymes (786)

Words with the same terminal sound

  1. Alsatian
  2. Americanization
  3. Appalachian
  4. Balkanization
  5. Christianization
  6. Confederation
  7. Corp.
  8. Croatian
  9. Dalmatian
  10. Desegregation
  11. Finlandization
  12. Haitian
  13. Horatian
  14. Incarnation
  15. Islamization
  16. Japanimation
  17. Nation
  18. Plantation
  19. Reformation
  20. Revelation
  21. Russification
  22. Tribulation
  23. Visitation
  24. abbreviation
  25. abdication
  26. aberration
  27. abomination
  28. abrogation
  29. acceleration
  30. acclamation
  31. acclimation
  32. accommodation
  33. accreditation
  34. accumulation
  35. accusation
  36. acidification
  37. activation
  38. adaptation
  39. adjudication
  40. administration
  41. admiration
  42. adoration
  43. adulation
  44. adulteration
  45. advocation
  46. affectation
  47. affiliation
  48. affirmation
  49. affrication
  50. agglomeration
  51. aggravation
  52. agitation
  53. alienation
  54. allegation
  55. alleviation
  56. allocation
  57. alphabetization
  58. alsatian
  59. alteration
  60. altercation
  61. amalgamation
  62. amelioration
  63. amortization
  64. amplification
  65. amputation
  66. animation
  67. annexation
  68. annihilation
  69. annotation
  70. anticipation
  71. antidiscrimination
  72. appellation
  73. application
  74. appreciation
  75. approbation
  76. appropriation
  77. approximation
  78. arbitration
  79. argumentation
  80. articulation
  81. aspiration
  82. assassination
  83. assimilation
  84. association
  85. augmentation
  86. authentication
  87. authorization
  88. automation
  89. aviation
  90. avocation
  91. backwardation
  92. balkanization
  93. bifurcation
  94. calculation
  95. calibration
  96. cancellation
  97. cannibalization
  98. canonization
  99. capitalization
  100. capitulation
  101. carnation
  102. castration
  103. categorization
  104. causation
  105. cauterization
  106. celebration
  107. centralization
  108. certification
  109. cessation
  110. cetacean
  111. characterization
  112. citation
  113. civilization
  114. clarification
  115. classification
  116. coagulation
  117. codification
  118. cogeneration
  119. cogitation
  120. cohabitation
  121. collaboration
  122. collectivization
  123. collocation
  124. colonization
  125. coloration
  126. colorization
  127. combination
  128. commemoration
  129. commendation
  130. commercialization
  131. communication
  132. communization
  133. commutation
  134. compensation
  135. compilation
  136. complication
  137. computation
  138. computerization
  139. concatenation
  140. concentration
  141. conciliation
  142. condemnation
  143. condensation
  144. confabulation
  145. confederation
  146. configuration
  147. confirmation
  148. confiscation
  149. conflagration
  150. conflation
  151. confrontation
  152. conglomeration
  153. congratulation
  154. congregation
  155. conjugation
  156. connotation
  157. consecration
  158. conservation
  159. consideration
  160. consolation
  161. consolidation
  162. constellation
  163. consternation
  164. constipation
  165. consultation
  166. consummation
  167. contamination
  168. contemplation
  169. continuation
  170. conversation
  171. convocation
  172. cooperation
  173. coordination
  174. coronation
  175. corp.
  176. corporation
  177. correlation
  178. corroboration
  179. creation
  180. cremation
  181. criminalization
  182. crustacean
  183. culmination
  184. cultivation
  185. dalmatian
  186. damnation
  187. decapitation
  188. deceleration
  189. decentralization
  190. decertification
  191. declaration
  192. decontamination
  193. decoration
  194. decriminalization
  195. dedication
  196. defamation
  197. deflation
  198. deforestation
  199. deformation
  200. degeneration
  201. degradation
  202. dehumanization
  203. dehydration
  204. deification
  205. deinstitutionalization
  206. delegation
  207. deliberation
  208. delineation
  209. demarcation
  210. demilitarization
  211. demobilization
  212. democratization
  213. demodulation
  214. demonization
  215. demonstration
  216. demoralization
  217. denationalization
  218. denomination
  219. denuclearization
  220. denunciation
  221. deportation
  222. depravation
  223. depreciation
  224. depredation
  225. deprivation
  226. deregulation
  227. derivation
  228. desalination
  229. desalinization
  230. desecration
  231. desegregation
  232. desiccation
  233. designation
  234. desolation
  235. desperation
  236. destabilization
  237. destination
  238. determination
  239. detonation
  240. detoxication
  241. detoxification
  242. devaluation
  243. devastation
  244. deviation
  245. dictation
  246. differentiation
  247. dilatation
  248. dilation
  249. discoloration
  250. discontinuation
  251. discrimination
  252. disembarkation
  253. disinclination
  254. disinflation
  255. disinformation
  256. disintegration
  257. dislocation
  258. disorganization
  259. disorientation
  260. dispensation
  261. disputation
  262. disqualification
  263. dissemination
  264. dissertation
  265. dissipation
  266. dissociation
  267. distillation
  268. diversification
  269. divination
  270. documentation
  271. domestication
  272. domination
  273. donation
  274. dramatization
  275. duplication
  276. duration
  277. echolocation
  278. edification
  279. education
  280. ejaculation
  281. elaboration
  282. elation
  283. electrification
  284. elevation
  285. elimination
  286. elongation
  287. emanation
  288. emancipation
  289. embarkation
  290. emigration
  291. emulation
  292. enumeration
  293. equalization
  294. equitation
  295. equivocation
  296. eradication
  297. escalation
  298. estimation
  299. evacuation
  300. evaluation
  301. evaporation
  302. evocation
  303. exacerbation
  304. exaggeration
  305. examination
  306. exasperation
  307. excavation
  308. excitation
  309. exclamation
  310. excommunication
  311. exfoliation
  312. exhalation
  313. exhilaration
  314. exhortation
  315. exhumation
  316. exoneration
  317. expatriation
  318. expectation
  319. experimentation
  320. expiration
  321. explanation
  322. explication
  323. exploitation
  324. exploration
  325. expropriation
  326. extermination
  327. extrapolation
  328. extrication
  329. fabrication
  330. facilitation
  331. falsification
  332. fascination
  333. federation
  334. fermentation
  335. fertilization
  336. fibrillation
  337. figuration
  338. filtration
  339. fixation
  340. flirtation
  341. flotation
  342. fluctuation
  343. fluoridation
  344. foliation
  345. formation
  346. formulation
  347. fortification
  348. foundation
  349. fragmentation
  350. frustration
  351. fumigation
  352. gasification
  353. gastrulation
  354. generalization
  355. generation
  356. gentrification
  357. germination
  358. gestation
  359. glaciation
  360. globalization
  361. glorification
  362. gradation
  363. graduation
  364. granulation
  365. gratification
  366. gravitation
  367. gyration
  368. habitation
  369. hallucination
  370. harmonization
  371. hesitation
  372. hibernation
  373. hospitalization
  374. humiliation
  375. hybridization
  376. hydration
  377. hydrogenation
  378. hyperinflation
  379. hyphenation
  380. ideation
  381. identification
  382. illumination
  383. illustration
  384. imagination
  385. imitation
  386. immigration
  387. immunization
  388. impersonation
  389. implantation
  390. implementation
  391. implication
  392. importation
  393. impregnation
  394. improvisation
  395. imputation
  396. inactivation
  397. inauguration
  398. incantation
  399. incapacitation
  400. incarceration
  401. incarnation
  402. inclination
  403. incoordination
  404. incorporation
  405. incrimination
  406. incrustation
  407. incubation
  408. indemnification
  409. indentation
  410. indexation
  411. indication
  412. indignation
  413. indoctrination
  414. industrialization
  415. infatuation
  416. infestation
  417. infiltration
  418. inflammation
  419. inflation
  420. information
  421. inhabitation
  422. inhalation
  423. initiation
  424. innovation
  425. inoculation
  426. insemination
  427. insinuation
  428. inspiration
  429. installation
  430. instantiation
  431. instigation
  432. institutionalization
  433. instrumentation
  434. insubordination
  435. insulation
  436. integration
  437. intensification
  438. internationalization
  439. interpretation
  440. interrogation
  441. intimation
  442. intimidation
  443. intonation
  444. intoxication
  445. inundation
  446. invalidation
  447. investigation
  448. invitation
  449. invocation
  450. ionization
  451. irradiation
  452. irrigation
  453. irritation
  454. isolation
  455. jubilation
  456. justification
  457. laceration
  458. lactation
  459. legalization
  460. legislation
  461. levitation
  462. liberalization
  463. liberation
  464. libration
  465. ligation
  466. limitation
  467. liquidation
  468. litigation
  469. localization
  470. location
  471. lubrication
  472. machination
  473. magnetization
  474. magnification
  475. malformation
  476. manifestation
  477. manipulation
  478. marginalization
  479. masturbation
  480. maturation
  481. maximization
  482. mechanization
  483. mediation
  484. medication
  485. meditation
  486. menstruation
  487. migration
  488. mineralization
  489. miniaturization
  490. ministration
  491. misallocation
  492. misapplication
  493. misappropriation
  494. miscalculation
  495. mischaracterization
  496. miscommunication
  497. miscreation
  498. miseration
  499. misidentification
  500. misinformation
  501. misinterpretation
  502. misrepresentation
  503. mitigation
  504. mobilization
  505. moderation
  506. modernization
  507. modification
  508. modulation
  509. molestation
  510. monopolization
  511. motivation
  512. multiplication
  513. mummification
  514. mutation
  515. mutilation
  516. narration
  517. nation
  518. nationalization
  519. naturalization
  520. navigation
  521. negation
  522. negotiation
  523. neutralization
  524. nitration
  525. nomination
  526. nondiscrimination
  527. nonproliferation
  528. normalization
  529. notation
  530. notification
  531. nucleation
  532. nullification
  533. obfuscation
  534. obligation
  535. obliteration
  536. observation
  537. occupation
  538. operation
  539. optation
  540. optimization
  541. oration
  542. orchestration
  543. ordination
  544. organisation
  545. organization
  546. orientation
  547. origination
  548. ornamentation
  549. oscillation
  550. ossification
  551. ostentation
  552. ovation
  553. overpopulation
  554. overregulation
  555. overvaluation
  556. ovulation
  557. oxidation
  558. pacification
  559. pagination
  560. palpitation
  561. participation
  562. pasteurization
  563. penetration
  564. perforation
  565. permutation
  566. perpetuation
  567. personalization
  568. personification
  569. perspiration
  570. perturbation
  571. pigmentation
  572. plantation
  573. polarization
  574. politicization
  575. pollination
  576. pontification
  577. popularization
  578. population
  579. precipitation
  580. predation
  581. predestination
  582. prefabrication
  583. premeditation
  584. preoccupation
  585. preparation
  586. presentation
  587. preservation
  588. pressurization
  589. prestidigitation
  590. prevarication
  591. privation
  592. privatisation
  593. privatization
  594. probation
  595. proclamation
  596. procrastination
  597. procreation
  598. profanation
  599. prognostication
  600. proliferation
  601. pronunciation
  602. propagation
  603. proration
  604. prostration
  605. protestation
  606. provocation
  607. publication
  608. punctuation
  609. purification
  610. qualification
  611. quantification
  612. quotation
  613. radiation
  614. radicalization
  615. ramification
  616. ratification
  617. ration
  618. rationalization
  619. reaffiliation
  620. reaffirmation
  621. realization
  622. reallocation
  623. reauthorization
  624. recalculation
  625. recantation
  626. recapitalization
  627. recertification
  628. recitation
  629. reclamation
  630. reclassification
  631. recommendation
  632. reconciliation
  633. reconfiguration
  634. reconfirmation
  635. reconsideration
  636. recreation
  637. recrimination
  638. rectification
  639. recuperation
  640. redecoration
  641. rededication
  642. reevaluation
  643. reexamination
  644. reflation
  645. reforestation
  646. reformation
  647. refrigeration
  648. refutation
  649. regeneration
  650. regimentation
  651. registration
  652. regulation
  653. rehabilitation
  654. rehydration
  655. reincarnation
  656. reincorporation
  657. reinterpretation
  658. reinvigoration
  659. reiteration
  660. rejuvenation
  661. relation
  662. relaxation
  663. relocation
  664. remediation
  665. remuneration
  666. renationalization
  667. renegotiation
  668. renomination
  669. renovation
  670. renunciation
  671. reorganization
  672. reparation
  673. repatriation
  674. replication
  675. representation
  676. repudiation
  677. reputation
  678. reregulation
  679. reservation
  680. resignation
  681. respiration
  682. restoration
  683. resuscitation
  684. retaliation
  685. retardation
  686. reunification
  687. revaluation
  688. revelation
  689. reverberation
  690. revitalization
  691. revocation
  692. rotation
  693. rumination
  694. russification
  695. salvation
  696. sanctification
  697. sanitation
  698. saponification
  699. sarmatian
  700. saturation
  701. securitization
  702. sedation
  703. sedimentation
  704. segmentation
  705. segregation
  706. self-congratulation
  707. self-determination
  708. sensation
  709. separation
  710. sequestration
  711. simplification
  712. simulation
  713. singularization
  714. situation
  715. socialization
  716. solicitation
  717. sophistication
  718. specialization
  719. specification
  720. speculation
  721. stabilization
  722. stagflation
  723. stagnation
  724. stalinization
  725. standardization
  726. starvation
  727. station
  728. sterilization
  729. stimulation
  730. stipulation
  731. strangulation
  732. subluxation
  733. subordination
  734. subsidization
  735. substantiation
  736. suburbanization
  737. suffocation
  738. summation
  739. superstation
  740. surrogation
  741. synchronization
  742. syndication
  743. tabloidization
  744. tabulation
  745. taxation
  746. telecommunication
  747. temptation
  748. termination
  749. titillation
  750. toleration
  751. transformation
  752. transillumination
  753. translation
  754. transplantation
  755. transportation
  756. trepidation
  757. triangulation
  758. tribulation
  759. ulceration
  760. undervaluation
  761. unification
  762. unionization
  763. urbanization
  764. usurpation
  765. utilization
  766. vacation
  767. vaccination
  768. vacillation
  769. validation
  770. valuation
  771. vaporization
  772. variation
  773. vegetation
  774. veneration
  775. ventilation
  776. verification
  777. vibration
  778. victimization
  779. vilification
  780. vindication
  781. violation
  782. visitation
  783. visualization
  784. vocation
  785. vulgarization
  786. westernization

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