autopolymerization
UK /ˌɔː.təʊˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US /ˌɔ.toʊˌpɑl.ɪ.mɚ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun 2
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noun
1
A chemical reaction in which a monomer undergoes polymerization spontaneously, often due to environmental factors such as heat, light, or inherent instability.
It is usually necessary to protect the purified monomers from autopolymerization in storage. The inhibitor used for this purpose is removed by distillation or washing.
2
The process by which an autopolymer hardens.
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