Origin: Greek prefix poly-
Polymerization has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
"The industrial chemist monitored the temperature carefully as the heat triggered the rapid polymerization of ethylene gas into solid plastic pellets."
The chemical process, normally with the aid of a catalyst, to form a polymer by bonding together multiple identical units (monomers).
"Scientists monitor the temperature carefully during the polymerization reaction to ensure the monomers bond correctly into strong plastic chains."