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Synthetic polymer — Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology Definition

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Synthetic polymer

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A polymer manufactured through chemical processes, commonly using raw materials obtained from crude oil.

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Eduqas GCSE Design and Technology · C600

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Synthetic polymers are manufactured through chemical processes, commonly using raw materials obtained from crude oil. Polythene, PVC and nylon are examples.
Revise: Polymer Origins, Types and Properties

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Natural polymer