Define the term polymerisation.

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Polymerization is the process of forming high molecular mass (10³ − 10⁷ u) macromolecules, which consist of repeating structural units derived from monomers. In a polymer, various monomer units are joined by strong covalent bonds.

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Define the term polymerisation.

Polymerization is the process of forming high molecular mass (103 − 107 u) macromolecules, which consist of repeating structural units derived from monomers. In a polymer, various monomer units are joined by strong covalent bonds.

Polymerization is the process of forming high molecular mass (10³ − 10⁷ u) macromolecules, which consist of repeating structural units derived from monomers. In a polymer, various monomer units are joined by strong covalent bonds.