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Rubber And Plastics
Rubber and plastics are polymers, macromolecules made of many repeating units. Rubber, which is harvested from rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) is made of polymers of an organic compound called isoprene. Plastics are derived from chemicals such as natural gas or petroleum. Rubber and plastics are used for production of numerous products due to their flexibility and moldability.
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