Category:Polymerize

Pol"y*mer*ize, v. t. (chem.)

Defn: to cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to Increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic Proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde.

Polymerize Pol"y*mer*ize, v. i. (chem.)

Defn: to change into another substance having the same atomic Proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo Polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde.