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Record 1 2010-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
DEF

(transitive verb). To combine (small molecules) chemically into larger or especially very large molecules: subject to polymerization.

DEF

(intransitive verb). To form larger molecules from small molecules: undergo polymerization.

CONT

The photoresist is an organic material which polymerises when exposed to ultraviolet light. (Source: ELENG, 1976 11-11).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Génie chimique
DEF

Provoquer la polymérisation d'un monomère.

DEF

(verbe intransitif). En parlant d'un monomère, passer à l'état de polymère.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Ingenieria química
CONT

"Inestable (Reactivo)" significa una sustancia química que en estado puro, o cuando se produce o transporta, se polimeriza, descompone, condensa o se vuelve autorreactivo [...] bajo condiciones extremas de presión o temperatura.

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