depolymerization

English

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Etymology

From depolymerize +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.ɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /diˌpɑliməɹɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

depolymerization (plural depolymerizations)

  1. (organic chemistry) The decomposition of a polymer into smaller fragments

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