Condensation_polymer Condensation_polymer

Condensation polymer - Definition and Overview
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Condensation polymers (or polyamides) are any class of polymer formed through a condensation reaction, as opposed to addition polymers which involve the reaction of unsaturated monomers.

Nylon is a common condensation polymer. It is manufactured by reacting di-amines with carboxyl derivatives. In this example the derivative is a di-carboxylic acid, but di-acyl chlorides are also used:

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The carboxylic acids and amines link to form peptide bonds, also known as amide groups. Proteins are condensation polymers made from amino acid monomers. Carbohydrates are also condensation polymers made from sugar monomers such as glucose and galactose.

See also: Biopolymer

Example Usage of Condensation
JacobMorris: Scratch that. I forgot about Condensation and how it doesn't agree with Sharpies. Good idea, poor execution.
nomadicoder: Car was fine. Leak was Condensation that probably dripped over some oil. I've arrived at my destination now.
TVPhoto: ...and I thought last night's gig was tough! No space, no light, loads of Condensation dripping of the walls and steaming the lenses. :)
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