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What does polymerize mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word polymerize? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (chemistry) to convert a monomer to a polymer by polymerization
  2. (chemistry) to undergo polymerization
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He attempted to polymerize isoprene, which was known to be a component of rubber.
Conditions for chemical instability: This product is stable under 40°C. It does not polymerize.
The cytoplasm of the mature microgametocyte contains large quantities of tubulin, which upon activation rapidly polymerize into microtubules.
They are then treated with a reacting compound that causes the molecules to polymerize and change the color of hair.
When varnish dries, its solvent portion evaporates, and the remaining constituents oxidize or polymerize to form a durable transparent film.
These two monomers can be mixed in a bulk process and induced to polymerize under the action of free-radical initiators.

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