verb
definition
To convert a monomer to a polymer by polymerization.
definition
To undergo polymerization.
Examples of polymerize in a Sentence
The higher members of the series readily polymerize in the presence of dilute sulphuric acid, zinc chloride, &c. For the first member of the series see Ethylene.
It does not polymerize.
They do not polymerize, and in the presence of caustic alkalies do not resinify, but oxidize to alcohols and acids (see Benzaldehyde for Cannizzaro's reaction).
Ketones do not polymerize in the same way as aldehydes, but under the influence of acids and bases yield condensation products; thus acetone gives mesityl oxide, phorone and mesitylene (see below).
When heated with sodium the y frequently polymerize.
Many polymerize readily, or are transformed into isomers by boiling with dilute alcoholic sulphuric acid.