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.

Synonyms
- Polymerize
- Condense
- Assemble