polymerization
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/ˌpɑːlimərəˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌpɒliməraɪˈzeɪʃn/
The process where small molecules join together to form a larger molecule called a polymer.
The invention of new catalysts has accelerated the process of polymerization in the chemical industry.