organopolymerization

English

Etymology

From organo- +‎ polymerization.

Noun

organopolymerization (countable and uncountable, plural organopolymerizations)

1. (organic chemistry) The polymerization of organic compounds, especially when catalysed by another organic compound
   • 2015 July 1, Stefan Naumann, Anthony W Thomas, Andrew P Dove, “N-Heterocyclic Olefins as Organocatalysts for Polymerization: Preparation of Well-Defined Poly(propylene oxide)**”, in Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)‎^[1], volume 54, →DOI:

     The distinct NHO carbanionic reactivity can be expected to allow access to further highly challenging fields in organopolymerization, especially since the catalysts can be readily tailored, as shown in this study.