| autopolymer | See: autopolymer resin. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| autopolymer resin | Autopolymerizing resin, any resin that can be polymerised by chemical catalysis rather than by the application of heat; used in dentistry for dental restoration, denture repair, and impression trays. Synonym: activated resin, cold cure resin, cold-curing resin, quick cure resin, self-curing resin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autopolymerization | Polymerization without the use of external heat, as a result of the addition of an activator and a catalyst. (05 Mar 2000) |