Meaning of autopolymerization | Babel Free
ˌɔː.təʊˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃənDefinitions
- A chemical reaction in which a monomer undergoes polymerization spontaneously, often due to environmental factors such as heat, light, or inherent instability.
- The process by which an autopolymer hardens.
Examples
“It is usually necessary to protect the purified monomers from autopolymerization in storage. The inhibitor used for this purpose is removed by distillation or washing.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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