Polymerisation

World English Dictionary
polymerization or polymerisation (pəˌlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən, ˌpɒlɪməraɪ-, pəˌlɪməraɪˈzeɪʃən, ˌpɒlɪməraɪ-)
 
n
the act or process of forming a polymer or copolymer, esp a chemical reaction in which a polymer is formed
 
polymerisation or polymerisation
 
n

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Polymerisation is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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polymerisation

noun
a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound [syn: polymerization
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