The plastics industry is still growing at a faster rate than the world's economies, reflecting an increasing use of plastics and a wealth of new applications. The production and development of plastics relies on polymerization, and an extensive and high-technology plastics industry has evolved to cater for the large demand for all types of plastics. This dictionary is a sourcebook for those working in the plastics industry and also for those carrying out research and development in polymer science and technology. The dictionary is structured in a simple, alphabetical fashion, which allows ease of access to entries and information. This book should be of interest to advanced undergraduates and postgraduates taking polymer and material science courses; graduates entering the plastics industry; and senior workers in plastics and polymer processing.