Industrial Chemistry Terms

noun A strong acid, especially one that is used in industrial processes or as a cleaning agent

• The acid man conducted a series of experiments to test the pH levels of different substances.
• I heard the acid man is a chemist who specializes in studying acids and bases.
• Yo, that acid man knows his stuff when it comes to chemicals.
• His sharp tongue earned him the nickname 'acid man' among his colleagues.

noun a type of polymerization reaction

• Addition polymerization is a process in which monomers react together to form a polymer without the formation of any byproducts.
• Addition polymerization is like when a bunch of small molecules join together to make a big molecule without any extra stuff left over.
• Addition polymerization is when a bunch of little guys team up to become one big guy with no leftovers.
• Addition polymerization is like a group of friends coming together to create something amazing without any extra baggage.

noun A chemical reaction in which chlorine is added to a compound in the presence of air or oxygen.

• Aerochlorination is a chemical process used in the production of certain chemicals.
• I heard they're using aerochlorination to make those new products at the plant.
• They're aerochlorinating the heck out of those chemicals.
• Her approach to problem-solving is like aerochlorination, quick and efficient.