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3. change from liquid to vapor form
5. substance formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) or oligomers, usually in extremely long, chainlike structures
7. initiator chemical that in combination with resins and the proper curing lamp causes uv gels to cure
8. stabilizers ingredients that control color stability and prevent sunlight from causing fading and discoloration
10. monomer that joins together different polymer chains
11. initiators ingredients that use heat as an energy source for starting chemical reactions, such as polymerizing monomers into polymer
13. excessively roughing up the nail plate
14. products, including nail polish, that cover nail plate with a hard film
17. blend of soot-like particles mixed with vapors
18. specialized acrylic monomers (cross-linking) that have good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize in minutes; used to make uv gels
20. ingredients used to keep nail enhancement products flexible
22. molecules that can polymerize to form long polymer chains
23. agent that causes two surfaces to stick together
24. polymer chains result of long chain of monomers that are attached from head to tail
26. substance obtained by a chemical process or producing a chemical effect

1. vapors are formed when liquids evaporate into the air
2. prolonged, repeated, or long term exposure that can cause sensitivity
4. methacrylates monomer substance in wide use around the world for many applications, such as bone repair cement
5. aka curing or hardening; chemical reaction that creates polymers
6. type of acrylic monomer (cross linking) that has very good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in minutes; used to make all liquid/powder system and one kind of uv gel
9. short chain of monomers that is not long enough to be considered a polymer
12. specialized acrylic monomer (non-cross linking) that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds; used to make nail wraps and adhesives
14. substances that speed up chemical reactions
15. state of matter different from gas or liquid
16. substance capable of seriously damaging skin, eyes, other soft tissues on contact; some affect skin immediately, others take longer
19. name for entire family of chemicals used to make all types of nail enhancements and adhesives, including wraps, glues, uv gels, and liquid/powder systems
21. a chemical reaction resulting in two surfaces sticking together
25. primer substance that improves adhesion; used on the nail prior to product application for better adhesion