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Fields of Study > chemistry > reaction chemistry > chemical reactions > polymerization > copolymerization
Preferred Term:

copolymerization

Definition:
The act of producing a chemical structure with a high molecular weight that is comprised of two or more monomer subunits. The two monomers can be of the same or different composition and polymerize simultaneously. Several different classes and types of copolymers exist.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
polymerization
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • copolymerisation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/298262
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