polymerising
Building molecular chains
Polymerising is the British spelling of polymerizing—the process of combining small molecules (monomers) into long chains or networks called polymers.
The reaction occurs naturally in biological processes and industrially to create plastics, resins, and synthetic fibres: The resin begins polymerising when exposed to UV light.
Forming close connections
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- tackinessSticky or vulgar quality
- stickinessAdhesive property
- glueingAffixing with adhesive
sealing · laminating · cementing · fusing · joining · adhering · curing · setting
Agent enabling change
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- initiatorOne who starts something
- macromoleculeVery large molecule
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
propagation · termination · addition · thermosetting · gelation · reaction · kinetics · condensation
Viscous plant secretion
- polyethyleneThermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
extrusion · molding · injection · thermoplastic · additives · elastomer · viscosity · nylon
bonding
Forming close connections
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- tackinessSticky or vulgar quality
- stickinessAdhesive property
glueing · sealing · laminating · cementing · fusing · joining · adhering · curing · setting · hardening
catalyst
Agent enabling change
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- initiatorOne who starts something
- macromoleculeVery large molecule
radical · propagation · termination · addition · thermosetting · gelation · reaction · kinetics · condensation · elongation
resin
Viscous plant secretion
- polyethyleneThermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
PVC · extrusion · molding · injection · thermoplastic · additives · elastomer · viscosity · nylon · acrylic
polymerisingdepolymerizing
Breaking down macromolecules
breaking down · degrading · decomposing · hydrolyzing · fragmenting
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