In polymer chemistry, condensation polymers are any kind of polymers whose process of polymerization involves a condensation reaction.

What is meant by condensation polymerization?

A condensation polymerization is a form of step-growth polymerization in which monomers and/or oligomers react with each other to form larger structural units while releasing smaller molecules as a byproduct such as water or methanol.

What happens in condensation polymerization?

In condensation polymerisation, a small molecule is formed as a by-product each time a bond is formed between two monomers . This small molecule is often water. An example of a condensation polymer is nylon.