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  • Step-Growth Polymerization

    Polymer formation process where fragments combine sequentially, often involving bifunctional monomers and stepwise growth.
  • Condensation Polymer

    Linear macromolecule produced from bifunctional monomers with the elimination of small molecules like water or HCl.
  • Bifunctional Monomer

    Small molecule containing two reactive groups, enabling linkage at both ends during polymer formation.
  • Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution

    Reaction mechanism where a nucleophile replaces a leaving group on an acyl compound, key in forming certain polymers.
  • Polyamide

    Polymer featuring repeating amide bonds, typically formed from diacids and diamines with water loss.
  • Polyester

    Polymer with ester linkages in its backbone, commonly produced from carboxylic acids and alcohols.
  • Polycarbonate

    Polymer containing carbonate groups, often synthesized from phosgene and diols with HCl as a byproduct.
  • Polyurethane

    Polymer formed from diisocyanates and polyols, characterized by urethane linkages and diverse applications.
  • Epoxy Resin

    Cross-linked polymer made from epichlorohydrin and Bisphenol A, valued for strong adhesive and structural properties.
  • Diol

    Organic compound with two hydroxyl groups, serving as a key building block in various polymerizations.
  • Diamine

    Molecule containing two amino groups, essential for forming polyamides through condensation reactions.
  • Isocyanate

    Functional group with the structure –N=C=O, crucial in polyurethane synthesis.
  • Dehydration

    Process involving the removal of water during the formation of polymers from monomers.
  • Carboxylic Acid Derivative

    Compound related to carboxylic acids, such as acid chlorides or esters, often participating in polymerization.
  • Epichlorohydrin

    Reactive compound used with Bisphenol A to produce epoxy resins, featuring both epoxide and chloro groups.