The thermoplastic layer is transparent to {TAIL ~ this radiation}, whereas it is absorbed by {HEAD ~ the surface} of the elastomer 
The thermoplastic layer is transparent to { TAIL ~ this radiation } , whereas it is absorbed by { HEAD ~ the surface } of the elastomer
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