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depolymerization
This term describes a specific chemical reversal where long-chain molecules are dismantled into their original building blocks. It is primarily used in scientific, industrial, and environmental contexts, particularly when discussing the circular economy and the recycling of synthetic materials like plastics.
Because it refers to a specialized chemical process, the word is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It describes a phenomenon or a method rather than a discrete object, meaning it does not typically take a plural form in technical literature.
Meanings
Examples
Chemical depolymerization allows us to recycle plastics back into their original monomers.
The catalyst significantly accelerates the depolymerization of the polymer chain.
We need to analyze the depolymerization rate under these specific temperature conditions.
Is depolymerization the most efficient way to handle this type of waste?
The process of depolymerization is essential for creating a circular economy in the plastics industry.
The process of depolymerization is essential for creating a circular economy in the plastics industry.
Thermal depolymerization occurs when the material is heated beyond its stability threshold.
I wonder if enzymatic depolymerization could be scaled up for industrial use.
The study focuses on the depolymerization of biodegradable polyesters in soil.