condensation polymerization

con·den·sa·tion po·lym·er·i·za·tion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-den-sey-shuh n, -duh n- puh-lim-er-uh-zey-shuh n, pol-uh-mer-]
- /ˌkɒn dɛnˈseɪ ʃən, -dən- pəˌlɪm ər əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌpɒl ə mər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-den-sey-shuh n, -duh n- puh-lim-er-uh-zey-shuh n, pol-uh-mer-]
- /ˌkɒn dɛnˈseɪ ʃən, -dən- pəˌlɪm ər əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌpɒl ə mər-/

Definitions of condensation polymerization words

noun condensation polymerization the act or process of forming a polymer or polymeric compound. 1
noun condensation polymerization the combination of many like or unlike molecules to form a more complex product of higher molecular weight, with elimination of water, alcohol, or the like (condensation polymerization) or without such elimination (addition polymerization) 1
noun condensation polymerization the conversion of one compound into another by such a process. 1

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; polymerize + -ation

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