Synthetic fibres and Plastics

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Across
  1. 3. An example of a biodegradable plastic. (7 letters)
  2. 6. A polymer commonly used to make plastic bottles. (7 letters)
  3. 8. A synthetic polymer used in bulletproof vests. (5 letters)
  4. 9. This plastic is used for water pipes and can be recycled. (3 letters)
  5. 10. A type of waste that remains in the environment for years without decomposing. (8 letters)
  6. 12. A fibre resembling wool but is synthetic. (7 letters)
  7. 15. A thermosetting plastic used for making electrical switches. (8 letters)
  8. 16. This fibre is used to make ropes, parachutes, and fishing nets. (5 letters)
Down
  1. 1. The process by which small chemical units combine to form a polymer. (10 letters)
  2. 2. A type of synthetic plastic that softens on heating and hardens on cooling. (12 letters)
  3. 4. This material is coated on cookware to make it non-stick. (6 letters)
  4. 5. A non-biodegradable plastic material commonly used in single-use items. (6 letters)
  5. 7. This property makes plastics widely used but also harmful to the environment. (10 letters)
  6. 11. A polymer commonly used for packaging due to its lightweight nature. (9 letters)
  7. 13. A fibre made by chemically treating cellulose. (5 letters)
  8. 14. A synthetic fibre also known as artificial silk. (5 letters)