activated resin


au·to·pol·y·mer res·in

, autopolymerizing resinany resin that can be polymerized by chemical catalysis rather than by the application of heat or light; used in dentistry for dental restoration, denture repair, and impression trays. Synonym(s): activated resin, cold cure resin, cold-curing resin, quick cure resin, self-curing resin

au·to·pol·y·mer res·in

, autopolymerizing resin (aw'to-pol'i-mĕr rez'in, aw'tō-pol'i-mĕr-īz-ing) Any resin that can be polymerized by chemical catalysis rather than by application of heat or light; used in dentistry for dental restoration, denture repair, and impression trays.
Synonym(s): activated resin, cold cure resin, self-curing resin.