depolymerization
Meaning
The decomposition of a polymer into smaller fragments
Synonyms
thermal decomposition
thermal degradation
chemical degradation
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/diːˌpɒl.ɪ.mə.ɹaɪˌˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology
From depolymerize + -ation.
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