Definition of "polymerization" [pol•y•mer•i•za•tion]

• The bonding of two or more monomers to form a polymer. (noun)
• A chemical process that effects this bonding. (noun)

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• "In the next step, known as polymerization, the VCM molecule forms chains, converting the gas into a fine, white powder †"vinyl resin â€" which becomes the basis for the final process, compounding."
• "Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is both complex and expensive."
• "Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is complex and expensive."