Termination

Mandarin:
终止 (zhōng zhǐ)
Explanation in English Language (EN):
Termination is the stage in chain-growth polymerization where the growing polymer chains stop growing. This occurs when the active centers of two growing chains react with each other, leading to the formation of dead polymer chains. Termination can occur through various mechanisms, including combination and disproportionation. Termination reactions are important for controlling the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution of polymers.
Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
终止是链增长聚合中不断增长的聚合物链停止生长的阶段。当两条不断增长的链的活性中心相互反应时,就会发生这种情况,从而导致形成死的聚合物链。终止可以通过各种机制发生,包括组合和歧化。终止反应对于控制聚合物的分子量和分子量分布很重要。
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