polymerized
Formed long molecules
Polymerized describes a substance that has undergone polymerization—the chemical process where small molecules (monomers) link together to form long chains or networks.
Plastics, rubber, and many synthetic materials are polymerized: The resin polymerized when exposed to UV light.
The term appears in chemistry, manufacturing, and materials science.
Very large molecule
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- catalystAgent enabling change
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- initiatorOne who starts something
radical · synthesis · oligomer · chain · vulcanization · polymerase · biopolymer · thermosetting
Viscous plant secretion
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
silicone · neoprene · composite · fiberglass · adhesive · sealant · coating · foam
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
nylon · acrylic · thermoplastic · thermoset · injection molding · extrusion · vinyl · laminate
Able to withstand use
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- toughDurable and strong
- stableSecure and unchanging
- strongHaving great physical power
flexible · rigid · lightweight · corrosion-resistant · heat-resistant · wear-resistant · water-resistant · insulating
macromolecule
Very large molecule
- crosslinkingChemical bonds between polymers
- catalystAgent enabling change
- reactionResponse to stimulus
initiator · radical · synthesis · oligomer · chain · vulcanization · polymerase · biopolymer · thermosetting · molecular weight
resin
Viscous plant secretion
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
latex · silicone · neoprene · composite · fiberglass · adhesive · sealant · coating · foam · gel
polyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
polyurethane · nylon · acrylic · thermoplastic · thermoset · injection molding · extrusion · vinyl · laminate · formable
durable
Able to withstand use
strong · flexible · rigid · lightweight · corrosion-resistant · heat-resistant · wear-resistant · water-resistant · insulating · moldable
- processed statesprocessed, treated, refined, purified, filtered
- molecular statesphosphorylated, methylated, acetylated, oxidized, reduced
polymerizedunpolymerized
Not bonded into chains
depolymerized · uncombined · dissociated · fragmented · monomer
polymerizedunpolymerized
Not bonded into chains
depolymerized · uncured · degraded · broken down · decomposed