Match the terms of column A correctly with the phrases given in column B. A B (i) Polyester (a) Prepared by using wood pulp (ii) Teflon (b) Used for making parachutes and stockings (iii) Rayon (c) Used to make non-stick cookware (iv) Nylon (d) Fabrics do not wrinkle easily

(i) Polyester d. Fabrics do not wrinkle easily Polyester is a synthetic fibre so it will not get wrinkled easily. Terylene is a popular polyester. (ii) Teflon c. Used to make non-stick cookware Teflon is used to make non-stick cookware. Teflon is a special plastic on which oil and water do not stick. It is used for non-stick coating on cookware. (iii) Rayon a. Prepared by using wood pulp Rayon is a synthetic fibre which is prepared by using wood pulp. This fibre is also called as artificial silk. (iv) Nylon b. Used for making parachutes and stockings Nylon fibres are strong so that it is used for making parachutes and stockings. Nylon fibre is strong, elastic and light. It is lustrous and easy to wash. A B (i) Polyester d. Fabrics do not wrinkle easily (ii)Teflon c. Used to make non-stick cookware (iii) Rayon a. Prepared by using wood pulp (iv) Nylon b. Used for making parachutes and stockings

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Match the terms of column A correctly with the phrases given in column B.

A	B
(i) Polyester	(a) Prepared by using wood pulp
(ii) Teflon	(b) Used for making parachutes and stockings
(iii) Rayon	(c) Used to make non-stick cookware
(iv) Nylon	(d) Fabrics do not wrinkle easily