Definition

A chemical process in which small molecules called monomers join together to form a larger molecule known as a polymer.

Example

The polymerisation of the monomers resulted in a strong and flexible material.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about polymerisation in chemistry?

Yeah, isn't that the process where small molecules combine to form a larger one?

Exactly! It's fascinating how it creates so many materials we use every day.

Totally! I didn't realize how important polymerisation was until I took that class.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polymerisation → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "meris" (from Greek "meros", meaning part). The word "polymerisation" refers to the process of combining many parts (monomers) to form a larger structure (polymer).

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') parts ('meris') coming together to create something larger — that's what polymerisation means.

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