Vocabulary:
Polymer:Any of various chemical compounds made of smaller, identical molecules (called monomers) linked together. Some polymers, like cellulose, occur naturally, while others, like nylon, are artificial. Polymers have extremely high molecular weights, make up many of the tissues of organisms, and have extremely varied and versatile uses in industry, such as in making plastics, concrete, glass, and rubber. The process by which molecules are linked together to form polymers is called polymerization.("free dictionary")
Monomer: A simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymer
Osmosis: Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from areas of low solute concentration to areas of high solute concentration.
Hydrophilic: Being attracted to water.
Ultrasonic vibrations: 20Khz- 60kHz (you can't hear these)
Permeable: The ability to allow liquids or gases through
Fibrous: A tough stringy thread-like material.
Monomer: A simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymer
Osmosis: Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from areas of low solute concentration to areas of high solute concentration.
Hydrophilic: Being attracted to water.
Ultrasonic vibrations: 20Khz- 60kHz (you can't hear these)
Permeable: The ability to allow liquids or gases through
Fibrous: A tough stringy thread-like material.
"polymer." The free dictionary. N.p., 2003. Web. 16 Mar 2011. <http://www.thefreedictionary.com/polymer>.