UV polymerization

[/ˌjuːˈviː ˌpɒlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: UV polymerizations / polimerizações UV
polimerização UV
1. A chemical process in which ultraviolet light initiates and accelerates the linking of monomer molecules to form polymer chains
UV polymerization is widely used in the dental industry to cure composite resins quickly.
A polimerização UV é amplamente utilizada na indústria odontológica para endurecer resinas compostas rapidamente.
2. A photochemical reaction where UV radiation provides the energy needed to convert liquid monomers into solid polymeric materials
The manufacturer uses UV polymerization to produce durable protective coatings.
O fabricante usa polimerização UV para produzir revestimentos protetores duráveis.
3. A curing method employed in 3D printing and addive manufacturing to solidify photosensitive resins
UV polymerization enables rapid prototyping in stereolithography printing.
A polimerização UV permite prototipagem rápida na impressão estereolitográfica.
UV polymerization is a critical industrial process in Brazil, particularly in the dental, printing, and electronics manufacturing sectors. In both Brazil and Portugal, this technology is increasingly important in the growing 3D printing and additive manufacturing industries. The term is standardized in academic and professional settings across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
UV curingphotopolymerizationlight-activated polymerizationUV-initiated polymerization
Antonyms / Antônimos
thermal polymerizationchemical polymerization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
polimerização UV
Standard term used in scientific and industrial contexts
São Paulo
polimerização com luz UV
More descriptive variant sometimes used in technical discussions
Portugal
polimerização UV
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard in European Portuguese dental and materials science
Technical/Scientific Brazil
fotopolimerização
Alternative technical term emphasizing the light-initiated mechanism

Related Words

monomerphotosensitiveresincuringultraviolet lightpolymerphotoinitiatorcross-linking

Related Idioms & Phrases

cure under UV light
UV-curable material
light-activated polymer
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