Chemistry A-Level
fibres and mouldings
What fibres and mouldings means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of fibres and mouldings
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Terylene can be drawn into a fine fibre that resists stretching and does not crease easily, and the same polymer moulded rather than spun becomes the drinks bottle.
Topics that use fibres and mouldings
- Condensation polymers (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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