polymerization
[/ˌpɒlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən/ (EN) / /ˌpolimərizaˈsɐ̃w/ (PT)]
nounfemininepl: polymerizations (EN) / polimerizações (PT)
polimerização
1. A chemical reaction in which two or more molecules combine to form a larger molecule, typically a polymer, by repeated addition or condensation reactions
The polymerization of ethylene produces polyethylene plastic.
A polimerização do etileno produz plástico de polietileno.
2. The process by which monomers are linked together to create long-chain macromolecules
Addition polymerization and condensation polymerization are two main types of this process.
A polimerização por adição e a polimerização por condensação são dois tipos principais deste processo.
3. In industrial chemistry, the controlled chemical process used to manufacture plastics, resins, and synthetic fibers
Modern manufacturing relies heavily on polymerization techniques to create durable materials.
A manufatura moderna depende muito de técnicas de polimerização para criar materiais duráveis.
Polymerization is a fundamental concept in materials science and chemical engineering across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, this term is critical in the petrochemical industry, particularly in companies like Petrobras. In the USA, it's essential vocabulary in polymer science, plastics manufacturing, and nanotechnology research. The term is used identically in academic settings, industrial contexts, and professional discourse in both countries.
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