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The Origin of the Polymer Concept

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William B. Jensen

Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0172

J. Chem. Educ., 2008, 85 (5), p 624

DOI: 10.1021/ed085p624

Publication Date (Web): May 1, 2008

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In response to a reader query, the column traces the origins of the polymer concept and how its meaning has changed over time.

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