degree of polymerization

noun

The number of monomeric units in a macromolecule or polymer or oligomer molecule.

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Meanings

noundegree of polymerization (plural degrees of polymerization)

plural degrees of polymerization

  1. chemistryThe number of monomeric units in a macromolecule or polymer or oligomer molecule.
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