What is silk? Give some characteristics of the silk fibre.

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The fibre produced by silkworms is known as silk.
Silk fibres are very soft and have a property to shine, i.e., they have lustre.

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What is silk? Give some characteristics of the silk fibre.

The fibre produced by silkworms is known as silk.Silk fibres are very soft and have a property to shine, i.e., they have lustre.

The fibre produced by silkworms is known as silk.
Silk fibres are very soft and have a property to shine, i.e., they have lustre.