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1. Polymerization

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   Polymerization is a chemical process in which relatively small molecules, called monomers, join together in a continuous chain or network structure to form a very large molecule, known as a polymer. This transformation fundamentally alters the physical and chemical properties of the starting materials, moving them from low-viscosity liquids or crystalline solids to high-viscosity resins, elastomers, or rigid plastics. The efficiency and structure of the resulting [polymer](/entries/pol…