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What are polymers ?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Polymers**: - Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating structural units called monomers. These monomers are simple molecules that combine under specific conditions of temperature and pressure to form macromolecules. 2. **Monomers**: - The individual building blocks of polymers are known as monomers. They are the simplest units that can join together to form a polymer. ...
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