condensation polymerization
noun Chemistry.
See under polymerization(def 2).
Words nearby condensation polymerization
condensable,
condensate,
condensation,
condensation nucleus,
condensation point,
condensation polymerization,
condensation trail,
condense,
condensed,
condensed matter,
condensed matter physics
Definition for condensation polymerization (2 of 2)
polymerization
[ puh-lim-er-uh-zey-shuh n, pol-uh-mer- ]
/ pəˌlɪm ər əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌpɒl ə mər- /
noun Chemistry.
the act or process of forming a polymer or polymeric compound.
the combination of many like or unlike molecules to form a more complex product of higher molecular weight, with elimination of water, alcohol, or the like (condensation polymerization), or without such elimination (addition polymerization).
the conversion of one compound into another by such a process.
Origin of polymerization
First recorded in 1875–80;
polymerize +
-ation
British Dictionary definitions for condensation polymerization
polymerization
polymerisation
/ (pəˌlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən, ˌpɒlɪməraɪ-) /
noun
the act or process of forming a polymer or copolymer, esp a chemical reaction in which a polymer is formed
Medical definitions for condensation polymerization
polymerization
[ pə-lĭm′ər-ĭ-zā′shən, pŏl′ə-mər- ]
n.
The bonding of two or more monomers to form a polymer.
A chemical process that effects this bonding.