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Organic Chemistry

Definition

In the context of organic chemistry, particularly within the chapter on synthetic polymers, a fiber is a long, chain-like molecule consisting of many repeating units (monomers) that exhibit high strength and flexibility. Fibers can be natural like cotton or synthetic like nylon, and are characterized by their ability to form filaments suitable for textiles.

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