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The question ‘How big are plastics molecules?’ is addressed in relation to common organic compounds. The origin and meaning of the word ‘Macromolecule’ is described. Understanding and inventing are considered in the context of polymers developed in the 19th century.
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Massy, J. (2017). Big Molecules. In: A Little Book about BIG Chemistry. SpringerBriefs in Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54831-9_1
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