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Synthetic Fibres and Plastics — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceSynthetic Fibres and Plastics2 Marks
Question
Explain why some fibres are called synthetic.
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Answer

The fibres which are not natural and made by human beings are called synthetic fibres as they are manufactured by chemical processing of petrochemicals. These are made up of large units known as polymers. Examples of some synthetic fibres are rayon, nylon, etc.

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