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(1):

(v. t.) To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde.

(2):

(v. i.) To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde.

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Polymerize'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/polymerize.html. 1828.
 
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