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Question
A synthetic fibre which has similar properties to wool is______.
Options
Nylon
Polyester
Acrylic
PVC
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Solution
A synthetic fibre which has similar properties to wool is Acrylic
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Crossword
Across
1. Fibre that is used as synthetic wool.
2. A plastic used for making water bottles.
3. A long chain made of small repeatingmonomers.
4. Another name for this semi-synthetic fibre is artificial silk.
Down
5. A type of fibre that is naturally obtained from a cocoon.
6. A synthetic fibre classified as polyester.
7. A polymer used for making rope.

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