"Macroinitiator" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A macroinitiator is a large molecule or complex that initiates the polymerization process in a catalyst-free system. It is a type of macromonomer that has multiple initiator functionalities which are able to trigger the polymerization reaction of other monomers. In other words, a macroinitiator is a giant molecule that starts a chain reaction to create a larger polymer chain. This term is commonly used in the field of polymer science and materials engineering.
Here are 5 usage examples based on the word "macroinitiator":
Macrogametes refers to large gametes, which are the reproductive cells of a plant or animal. Typically, it refers to the larger of the two sexes in a life cycle, often the female, which fuses with a smaller gamete, the male, during fertilization.
Macroinvertebrates are invertebrate animals, such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks, that lack a backbone, and have a body size of at least one millimeter. They are often found in aquatic environments, such as streams, rivers, and lakes, and play important roles in ecosystem functioning, serving as food sources for fish and other animals, and helping to break down organic matter.
Macrolecithal refers to an egg yolk that is relatively large in size. The term is often used in biology and embryology to describe the eggs of certain vertebrates, such as birds and reptiles, that have large yolks compared to the size of the egg white.