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An example of an analogy to explain a scientifc idea:
"In the cold-drawing process, the long polymer molecules [of nylon-6,6] are lined up with one another in such a way that every oxygen atom on one polymer chain can form a hydrogen bond with a nitrogen atom on an adjacent chain. This binds the the individual polymer molecules together in much the same way separate strands in a rope, when twisted together, form a cable, and this association of linear polymer molecules through hydrogen bonding is responsible for the greatly increased strength of the nylon fibres."
Royston M. Roberts
Royston M. Roberts (1989) Serendipity. Accidental discoveries in science
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