Polymerization reaction type

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021549",
  "term": "Polymerization reaction type",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Polymerization Reaction Type",
  "definition": "1. The act or process of changing to a polymeric form. Polymerization consists of reactions that form a compound (polymer), usually of high molecular weight, by combination of simpler molecules (monomers).\n\n2. The process of combining two or more unsaturated organic molecules to form a single (heavier) molecule with the same elements in the same proportions as in the original molecule.",
  "subject": "Chemical substances",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "DOL Occupational Health and Safety Administration Petroleum Refining Process at https://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iv/otm_iv_2.html#app_iv:2_1"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/polymerization-reaction-type/"
}