6. Glossary

Homopolymer; homopolymer

Polymer obtained from a single monomer.

Macromolecule; macromolecule

A high-molecular-weight molecule whose structure is essentially described by the repetition of units derived from low-molecular-weight molecules (real or conceptual).

Monomer; monomer

Molecule capable of polymerization.

Polymer

Substance made up of macromolecules.

Radical polymerization

Chain polymerization in which the active centers are free radicals.

reactor; réacteur

Apparatus in which a reaction is carried out.

Réacteur idéal; ideal reactor

Reactor with a particularly simple...