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Synthetic fibres and plastics — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceSynthetic fibres and plastics2 Marks
Question
What is PET? State the uses of PET.
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Answer

PET is a form of polyester. Polyester is the synthetic fibre which is made up of repeating units of a chemical called an ester. Esters are the chemicals which give fruits their smell. PET is used for making bottles, utensils, films and wires.

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