end-capping

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.15398
Reaction in which end-groups of a desired structure are intentionally formed.
Source:
PAC, 2008, 80, 2163. (Glossary of terms related to kinetics, thermodynamics, and mechanisms of polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2008)) on page 2174 [Terms] [Paper]