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autopolymerization

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌɔː.təʊˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
  • US: /ˌɔ.toʊˌpɑl.ɪ.mɚ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

Meaning 1

A chemical reaction in which a monomer undergoes polymerization spontaneously, often due to environmental factors such as heat, light, or inherent instability.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

The process by which an autopolymer hardens.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

From auto- + polymerization.