precondensaten.
/priːˈkɒndɛnseɪt/, /priːˈkɒnd(ə)nseɪt/, U.S. /ˌprikənˈdɛnˌseɪt/ Chemistry.
A prepolymer formed by a condensation reaction.
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plastisol1946
precondensate1949
plastigel1952
the world > matter > chemistry > polymer chemistry > polymerization > [noun] > condensation > precondensation > resulting product
precondensate1949
1949 Industr. & Engin. Chem. 41 761/1 Resin B was a precondensate, of which approximately 50% could diffuse in cellulose.
1962 J. T. Marsh Self-smoothing Fabrics xi. 159 These pre-condensates are probably methanol ureas which may be formed by condensing urea and formaldehyde either at room temperatures or by refluxing for a short time.
2002 Rubber World (Nexis) 1 Jan. 21 The aqueous SJR-1 resin is a precondensate of resorcinol and formaldehyde in a water-solution.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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