Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

oligomerize

verb

/ˌɑːlɪˈɡɒm.ə.ˌraɪz/

Definition

To form or produce an oligomer, which is a compound made up of a few repeating units of monomers.

Examples

When heated, the resin will oligomerize, creating a more stable product.
Chemists studied how the monomers oligomerize under different conditions.
The process of oligomerization is crucial in the production of certain plastics.

Meaning

Oligomerize refers to the process where small molecules (monomers) react chemically to form a larger, but not long-chain, molecule known as an oligomer.