addition polymerization

noun

A form of polymerization in which copies of a monomer are repeatedly added to one end of an existing polymer.

Similar
chain growth polymerization
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Meanings

nounaddition polymerization (plural addition polymerizations)

plural addition polymerizations

  1. chemistryA form of polymerization in which copies of a monomer are repeatedly added to one end of an existing polymer.

    Synonyms: chain growth polymerization

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of polymerization in which copies of a monomer are repeatedly added to one end of an existing polymer.

Similar
chain growth polymerization
Also see
chain growth polymerization
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APA

addition polymerization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/addition%20polymerization

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Chicago

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