Savonarola's "Bonfire of the Vanities" Set an Example That Was

question 40

True/False

Savonarola's "bonfire of the vanities" set an example that was followed, first in Rome, then throughout the Holy Roman Empire.

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Definitions:

Plexiglas

A transparent thermoplastic often used as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass, known chemically as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

Addition Polymer

A type of polymer formed by the successive addition of monomer molecules with double or triple bonds.

Condensation Polymer

A polymer formed by the reaction of monomer molecules, releasing small molecules such as water or methanol as by-products.

Teflon

A synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications due to its high resistance to heat, chemicals, and electricity.