Mandarin:
环氧化物聚合 (huán yǎng huà wù jù hé)

Explanation in English Language (EN):
Epoxide polymerization is a type of ring-opening polymerization that involves the reaction of epoxide monomers. Epoxides are cyclic ethers with a three-membered ring containing an oxygen atom. During polymerization, the ring is opened, and the monomers link together to form a polymer chain. Epoxide polymerization can proceed through various mechanisms, including cationic, anionic, and coordination polymerization. This versatile method is used to produce a wide range of polymers, including epoxy resins, polyethers, and polyesters, which find applications in coatings, adhesives, and composites.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
环氧化物聚合是一种开环聚合，涉及环氧化物单体的反应。环氧化物是环醚，具有包含氧原子的三元环。在聚合过程中，环被打开，单体连接在一起形成聚合物链。环氧化物聚合可以通过各种机制进行，包括阳离子、阴离子和配位聚合。这种通用方法用于生产各种聚合物，包括环氧树脂、聚醚和聚酯，这些聚合物可用于涂料、粘合剂和复合材料。

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