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Polymerization Reactions
Chemical reactions that join small molecules (monomers) together to form long chains or networks (polymers), which can be initiated by heat, light, or catalysts.
Chain Growth
The process in polymer chemistry where monomers add to a growing polymer chain one at a time, often characterized by a single active site.
Monomer
A small molecule that can bind to other similar molecules to form a polymer.
Polystyrene
A synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon polymer made from the monomer styrene, used in the manufacture of a wide variety of consumer goods.