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What is “Polymerisation”

Last updated 22-Jul-2024 (2 years, 1 month, 30 days ago)
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A combination or association of molecules that may be of one compound or two or more compounds that react, simultaneously or consecutively, to form a regular system of molecules (usually of high molecular mass) which behaves and reacts primarily as one unit, termed a polymer.


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Not all polymers are fibre-forming; fibres are formed from linear polymers only.

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