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प्रश्न
Write the importance of synthetic polymers in our life.
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उत्तर
The importance of synthetic polymers in our life are as follows:
- Nylon: It is used for making ropes for rock climbing, fishing nets, raincoats, parachutes and tyre cords, etc.
- Acrylic: It is used for sweaters, track suits, linings for boots and gloves and In furnishing fabrics and carpets.
- Terylene: It is used in the textile industry to make clothes like sarees, tapestry and dress material. It is also mixed with natural fibres like cotton and wool to make a greater variety of clothes.
- Plastics: It is used to store food items, water, milk, pickles, dry food, etc. Plastic containers seem most convenient.
This is because of lightweight, low price, good strength and easy handling as compared to metals. Plastics are used in cars, air crafts and spacecrafts.
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