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What is a polymer?
A polymer is a large molecule (also called a macromolecule), which is made by joining together many small molecules. Natural polymers include cellulose, starch, and rubber. Artificial polymers include rayon (artificial silk) and all plastics.
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Plastic is an artificial polymer
 
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