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6. Glossary
Homopolymer; homopolymer
Polymer obtained from a single monomer.
Macromolecule; macromolecule
A high-molecular-weight molecule whose structure is essentially described by the repetition of units derived from low-molecular-weight molecules (real or conceptual).
Monomer; monomer
Molecule capable of polymerization.
Polymer
Substance made up of macromolecules.
Radical polymerization
Chain polymerization in which the active centers are free radicals.
reactor; réacteur
Apparatus in which a reaction is carried out.
Réacteur idéal; ideal reactor
Reactor with a particularly simple...
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