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Definition of Polymerize

1. Verb. Cause (a compound) to polymerize.

Definition of Polymerize

1. v. t. To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde.

2. v. i. To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde.

Definition of Polymerize

1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]

Medical Definition of Polymerize

1. To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde. To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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