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What is "Addition polymer" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 13-Jan-2024 (6 months, 14 days ago)
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Addition polymer
Polymer formed by compounds which combine together by the rearrangement of chemical bonds. For example; polyethylene.
Addition polymer
A polymer formed by a chain reaction, eg, polyethylene and polystyrene.

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