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Polymerization

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Polymerization is the process by which monomers (small molecules) combine to form a larger, more complex structure known as a polymer.

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