polymerization

== English == === Alternative forms === polymerisation === Etymology === From polymerize + -ation. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌpɒl.ɪ.məɹ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ === Noun === polymerization (countable and uncountable, plural polymerizations) (organic chemistry) The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers). ==== Antonyms ==== depolymerization ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== polymerize ==== Translations ====