polymerised
Formed repeating chains
Polymerised is the British spelling of polymerized, the past tense of polymerise.
To polymerise is to undergo or cause a chemical reaction in which small molecules (monomers) link together to form long chains or networks (polymers): The resin polymerised when exposed to UV light.
Many plastics, rubbers, and synthetic fibres are polymerised materials.
Viscous plant secretion
- thermosetPermanently cross-linked polymer
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
polyethylene · polypropylene · polystyrene · PVC · polycarbonate · polyester · bakelite · epoxy
Very large molecule
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
- initiatorOne who starts something
- catalystAgent enabling change
vulcanization · thermosetting · polymerase · reactivity · molecular weight · branching · bonding · synthesis
Resistance to wear
- strengthPower to exert force
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- rigidityState of being unbending
flexibility · resilience · wear-resistant · corrosion-resistant · weatherproof · heat-resistant · lightweight · moldable
Protective product enclosure
- textilesWoven or knit materials
- adhesivesBonding substances
- coatingsApplied surface layers
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
tubing · films · membranes · composites · molding · extrusion · injection molding · 3D printing
resin
Viscous plant secretion
- thermosetPermanently cross-linked polymer
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
nylon · polyethylene · polypropylene · polystyrene · PVC · polycarbonate · polyester · bakelite · epoxy · silicone
macromolecule
Very large molecule
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
- initiatorOne who starts something
catalyst · vulcanization · thermosetting · polymerase · reactivity · molecular weight · branching · bonding · synthesis · reaction
durability
Resistance to wear
- strengthPower to exert force
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- stabilityResistance to displacement
rigidity · flexibility · resilience · wear-resistant · corrosion-resistant · weatherproof · heat-resistant · lightweight · moldable · insulating
packaging
Protective product enclosure
insulation · tubing · films · membranes · composites · molding · extrusion · injection molding · 3D printing · biomedical
polymeriseddissociated
Separated from connection
fragmented · unbonded · broken down · degraded · hydrolysed