depolymerization
nounUK /diːˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.ɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · US /diˌpɑliməɹɪˈzeɪʃən/
Etymology From depolymerize + -ation.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The decomposition of a polymer into smaller fragments
- Antonyms
- polymerization
- Related terms
- depolymerize