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What are polymers ?

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Polymers are high molecular mass substances `(10^(3) - 10^(7))"u")` consisting of a very large number of simple repeating structure units joined together through covalent bonds in a linear fashion. They are also called macromolecules. Ex : polythene, nylon 6,6, bakelite, rubber, etc.
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