Depolymerization
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈˌpɑɫɪmɝəzeɪʃən/
Depolymerization (noun)
- A chemical process that breaks long chain molecules into smaller units.
- The conversion of a polymer into simpler substances by chemical reactions.
Examples
- Depolymerization breaks polymer chains into simpler pieces.
- The process of depolymerization breaks polymer chains under controlled conditions.