Polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009195",
  "term": "Polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction or series of reactions in which monomer molecules combine to form a macromolecule, or polymer. This process typically involves the formation of covalent bonds between repeating monomer units. Polymerization can occur through addition, condensation, or ring-opening mechanisms, leading to materials with distinct properties.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "monomer",
    "polymer"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2305 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polymerization/"
}