How Do You Spell DEPOLYMERISE?

Pronunciation: [diːpˌɒlˈɪməɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Depolymerise, spelled /diːˈpɒlɪməraɪz/, is a chemical process in which a polymer is broken down into smaller components. The word is derived from the prefix "de-" meaning "to remove" and "polymerise" which indicates the formation of a polymer. The spelling of "depolymerise" is phonetically accurate, as each letter corresponds to a specific sound in the International Phonetic Alphabet. This word is commonly used in chemistry and biochemistry and is essential for understanding processes involving the breakdown of polymers.

DEPOLYMERISE Meaning and Definition

1. Depolymerise is a transitive verb that refers to the process of breaking down or converting a polymer into smaller units or monomers through a chemical reaction. The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "de-", indicating reversal or removal, and "polymerise", which means to form or create a polymer.

   In the field of chemistry, depolymerisation plays a significant role in numerous applications, such as recycling plastics, synthesizing new materials, or studying the behavior and characteristics of polymers. It involves subjecting a polymer to various chemical or physical treatments that lead to the dissociation of its molecular chains, resulting in a decrease in its overall size.

   Common depolymerisation methods include hydrolysis, which employs water or an aqueous solution to cleave the polymer chains; thermal degradation, where heat is used to break down the polymer; and enzymatic depolymerisation, which utilizes specific enzymes to catalyze the breakdown process. These different approaches allow scientists and engineers to selectively depolymerise various types of polymers, including plastics, fibers, rubbers, and other organic compounds.

   Overall, depolymerise serves as a crucial tool in understanding and manipulating polymers, contributing to advancements in polymer science, material engineering, and environmental sustainability.

Etymology of DEPOLYMERISE

The word "depolymerise" is derived from the combination of two components: "de-" and "polymerise".

1. "De-": This is a prefix of Latin origin that means "reverse" or "undo". It is used in English words to indicate negation, removal, or separation. For example, "decode" means to reverse the code, and "debunk" means to expose or refute something. In the case of "depolymerise", the prefix "de-" signals the undoing or reversal of the process of polymerization.

2. "Polymerise": This term is derived from the word "polymer", which refers to a large molecule composed of smaller repeated subunits (monomers). The suffix "-ise" indicates the action or process of making something, so "polymerise" means to form or create a polymer.

Conjugate verb Depolymerise

CONDITIONAL

I would depolymerise

you would depolymerise

he/she/it would depolymerise

we would depolymerise

they would depolymerise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be depolymerising

you would be depolymerising

he/she/it would be depolymerising

we would be depolymerising

they would be depolymerising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have depolymerise

you would have depolymerise

he/she/it would have depolymerise

we would have depolymerise

they would have depolymerise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been depolymerising

you would have been depolymerising

he/she/it would have been depolymerising

we would have been depolymerising

they would have been depolymerising

FUTURE

I will depolymerise

you will depolymerise

he/she/it will depolymerise

we will depolymerise

they will depolymerise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be depolymerising

you will be depolymerising

he/she/it will be depolymerising

we will be depolymerising

they will be depolymerising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have depolymerised

you will have depolymerised

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we will have depolymerised

they will have depolymerised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been depolymerising

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we will have been depolymerising

they will have been depolymerising

IMPERATIVE

you depolymerise

we let´s depolymerise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to depolymerise

PAST

I depolymerised

you depolymerised

he/she/it depolymerised

we depolymerised

they depolymerised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was depolymerising

you were depolymerising

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we were depolymerising

they were depolymerising

PAST PARTICIPLE

depolymerised

PAST PERFECT

I had depolymerised

you had depolymerised

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we had depolymerised

they had depolymerised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been depolymerising

you had been depolymerising

he/she/it had been depolymerising

we had been depolymerising

they had been depolymerising

PRESENT

I depolymerise

you depolymerise

he/she/it depolymerises

we depolymerise

they depolymerise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am depolymerising

you are depolymerising

he/she/it is depolymerising

we are depolymerising

they are depolymerising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

depolymerising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have depolymerised

you have depolymerised

he/she/it has depolymerised

we have depolymerised

they have depolymerised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been depolymerising

you have been depolymerising

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we have been depolymerising

they have been depolymerising