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Polyamides are polymers produced by condensation reactions. The industrial production of polyamides for use in diverse applications, from clothing to car body parts, is a massive global business. For extension material on the initial commercial development of polyamides see ChemistryReviewOnline: www.philipallan.co.uk/chemistryreview
Polyamides are polymers that contain repeating amide linkages, –CO–NH–. DNA is an example of a naturally occurring polyamide.
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