Copolymerized

/koʊˈpɑlɪməˌraɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having undergone the process of copolymerization; made of monomers that have been chemically linked together.

Etymology

Past participle of copolymerize. This descriptive form became standard in chemistry literature in the mid-20th century to identify materials created through this process.

Kelly Says

A copolymerized material represents an intentional design—chemists specifically chose which monomers to link together in what sequence, which is why engineered copolymers often outperform natural polymers for commercial purposes.

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