Defn: To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde.
POLYMERIZE
Pol"y*mer*ize, v. i. (Chem.)
Defn: To change into another substance having the same atomic proportions, but a higher molecular weight; to undergo polymerization; thus, aldehyde polymerizes in forming paraldehyde.
POLYMEROUS
Po*lym"er*ous, a.
1. (Bot.)
Defn: Having many parts or members in each set. Gray.
2. (Chem.)
Defn: Polymeric. [Obs.]
POLYMNIA
Po*lym"ni*a, n.
Defn: See Polyhymnia.