depolymerize

/diːˈpɒlɪməɹaɪz/ · verb

Meaning

To decompose a polymer into smaller fragments.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

depolymerise(English)decompose(English)decompound(English)demolecularize(English)break down(English)disintegrate(English)photodecompose(English)fragmentize(English)

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