Condensation polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002382",
  "term": "Condensation polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of polymerization reaction in which monomers react to form a polymer, with the simultaneous elimination of a small molecule, such as water or methanol, as a byproduct. This process typically involves monomers with at least two functional groups that can react with each other. Polyesters and polyamides are common examples of polymers formed by this mechanism.",
  "synonyms": [
    "polycondensation"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polymerization",
    "elimination"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 18 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/condensation-polymerization/"
}