Polymerization (noun)

The process of forming a polymer, which is a large molecule made up of repeating units called monomers.

Origin:

From greek "poly" meaning "many" and "meros" meaning "parts".

Examples:

1. Polymerization is the process by which many small molecules called monomers combine to form a larger chain-like molecule called a polymer.
2. There are several types of polymerization reactions, including addition polymerization and condensation polymerization.
3. Polymerization can be catalyzed by various means, such as heat, light, or chemical catalysts.
4. The properties of a polymer can be tailored by controlling the monomers used, the conditions of polymerization, and the post-polymerization processing.
5. Polymerization is a key step in the production of many materials such as plastics, fibers, and rubbers.