polymerize
[/ˈpɒlɪməraɪz/]
verb
polimerizar
1. to undergo or cause to undergo polymerization; to combine monomers into polymers
The resin will polymerize when exposed to ultraviolet light.
A resina irá polimerizar quando exposta à luz ultravioleta.
2. to link together molecules to form a larger compound
These chemical compounds polymerize to create a durable plastic material.
Estes compostos químicos polimerizam para criar um material plástico durável.
3. to undergo a chemical reaction that forms a polymer
The monomers polymerize through a chain reaction process.
Os monômeros polimerizam por meio de um processo de reação em cadeia.
This is a technical term primarily used in chemistry, materials science, and industrial manufacturing contexts. It is equally used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese scientific communities. The term is essential in discussions of plastics production, adhesives, resins, and synthetic materials manufacturing.
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