Definition

To undergo a chemical reaction that produces a copolymer, which is a substance made from two or more different types of monomers.

Example

The two chemicals will copolymerize when mixed under the right conditions.

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Conversation

Have you ever heard about how certain materials can copolymerize?

Yeah, I read that it's a process where two different polymers react together.

Exactly, it's fascinating how they create new properties when they copolymerize.

Totally! It opens up so many possibilities for new materials.

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Root Explanation

Copolymerize → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "polymer" (from Greek "polus" meaning many and "meros" meaning parts) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word describes the process of making a polymer from two or more different monomers together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('co-') combining 'many parts' ('polymer') to create a new substance — that's what copolymerize means.

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