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Words with Root “depolymer-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “depolymer-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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depolymer- Greek origin, *de-* meaning 'removal' and *polymer-* meaning 'many parts'; indicates the breaking down of polymers.
autodepolymerization
9 syllables20 letters
au·to·de·po·ly·mer·i·za·tion
/ˌɔːtoʊdiːˌpɑːləməraɪˈzeɪʃən/
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The word 'autodepolymerization' is a complex noun formed from Greek and Latin roots. It is divided into nine syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('mer'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. The word describes the spontaneous breakdown of polymers.