Read the full experiment at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/teflon-tape-secret-messages
Plumbers use Teflon Tape to form a water-tight seal and prevent leaking on pipes. Turns out, this plumber’s tool is also a pretty cool example of a polymer that gets lots of use in everyday situations.
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