| copolymerize | (v) polymerize together, Syn. copolymerise, Example: the two substances copolymerized |
| polymerize | (v) cause (a compound) to polymerize, Syn. polymerise |
| polymerize | (v) undergo polymerization, Syn. polymerise |
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| Polymerize | v. t. (Chem.) To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Polymerize | v. i. (Chem.) To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde. [ 1913 Webster ] |