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nounZiegler-Natta catalyst (plural Ziegler-Natta catalysts)
plural Ziegler-Natta catalysts
- chemistryA kind of catalyst used in the synthesis of polymers of 1-alkenes (alpha-olefins).
Synonyms: Ziegler catalyst
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA kind of catalyst used in the synthesis of polymers of 1-alkenes (alpha-olefins).
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Named after Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta.
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