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Meaning of 'polymerize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Polymerize [ v. i.]
- To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde.
2 . Polymerize [ v. t.]
- To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde.

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