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Many small units ( monomer ) combine to form a large single unit called a polymer. The word ‘polymer’ comes from two Greek words; poly meaning many and mer meaning part/unit. So, a polymer is made of many repeating units.

. The synthetic fibres are made by human beings artificially . These are called synthetic or man-made fibres. e.g Nylon, polyester etc.

Those fibres are obtained from plants or animals , that fibres are called natural fibres . like cotton, wool, silk, etc.,

The different types of fibres differ from one another in their strength, water absorbing capacity, nature of burning, cost, durability etc.

Synthetic fibres find uses ranging from many household articles like ropes, buckets, furniture, containers, etc., to highlyspecialised uses in aircrafts, ships, spacecrafts, healthcare, etc

Synthetic fibres and plastics, like natural fibres, are made of very large units called polymers. Polymers are made up of many smaller units ( monomer )

Nylon appears like silk. It is strong and flexible. These endearing qualities of nylon created a public sensation, or nylon mania, when it was introduced in Women’s stockings made from this new fibre were in great demand. But, unfortunately, most of the nylon production had to be diverted to making parachutes during the Second World …

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