7. Glossary

Adsorption; adsorption

Interaction of atoms in gas or liquid molecules with atoms on a solid surface

Amorphous; amorphous

No short-distance organization

Crystalline; crystalline

Three-dimensional atomic or molecular organization forming a network

Elastomer; elastomer

Cross-linked polymer with high-strain elastic properties

Monomer; monomer

Initial reactive molecule involved in a reaction leading to polymer formation

Polymer

Macromolecule made up of a chain of monomers

Cross-linked

Material forming a permanent three-dimensional network

Thermosetting...