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prepolymer

Pronunciation: /priːˈpɒlɪmə/
Definition of prepolymer

noun

Chemistry
  • a substance which represents an intermediate stage in polymerization, and can be usefully manipulated before polymerization is completed: the prepolymer forms a polymerized gel when activated

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