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Polyesters
The polyester Terylene is produced by heating a mixture of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol.
Section of a Terylene polymer chain
Water
A chain of nylon
Water
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Terephthalic acid
Ethylene glycol
amino acid: amino acids are organic compounds that are the building blocks for the proteins in the body.
condensation polymerisation: where a water molecule is eliminated as every link in the polymer chain is formed.
ester: organic compounds, formed by the reaction of an alcohol with an acid, which often have a fruity taste.
 Synthetic fibres such as nylon and polyester are cheap to manufacture and are used for most modern clothing.
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