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