Definition
copolymerising
verb
- undergoing or causing a chemical reaction in which two or more different monomers combine to form a single polymer chain
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'copolymerizing'; technical/chemistry term; present participle of copolymerise
Examples
- The two monomers are copolymerising to form a new material with enhanced properties.
- Scientists are copolymerising styrene and butadiene to create synthetic rubber.
- The reaction vessel contains monomers that are actively copolymerising under heat and pressure.
- By copolymerising different compounds, researchers can tailor the polymer's characteristics.
- The process of copolymerising requires careful control of temperature and catalyst concentration.