단위체라 불리는 작은 분자들이 화학적으로 결합하여 거대한 사슬형 또는 그물형 구조의 고분자 화합물을 형성하는 반응.
A chemical reaction in which two or more small molecules, known as monomers, combine to form a large chainlike or network molecule called a polymer.
예문:
"The polymerization of ethylene is a fundamental process in the industrial production of plastic."
"Addition polymerization occurs when monomers join together without the loss of any atoms from the molecules."
"Scientists are exploring new methods of polymerization to create more sustainable and biodegradable materials."