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polyester
[ pol-ee-es-ter, pol-ee-es-ter ]
noun
- Chemistry. a polymer in which the monomer units are linked together by the group –COO–, usually formed by polymerizing a polyhydric alcohol with a polybasic acid: used chiefly in the manufacture of resins, plastics, and textile fibers.
- Also called poly. a fabric made from such textile fibers.
polyester
/ ˌpɒlɪˈɛstə /
noun
- any of a large class of synthetic materials that are polymers containing recurring -COO- groups: used as plastics, textile fibres, and adhesives
polyester
/ pŏl′ē-ĕs′tər /
- Any of various mostly synthetic polymers that are light, strong resins resistant to weather and corrosion. Polyesters are long chains of esters and are used to make fibers and plastics. They are thermosetting. Some polyesters, such as suberin, occur naturally.
Other Words From
- pol·y·es·ter·i·fi·ca·tion [pol-ee-es-ter-, uh, -fi-, key, -sh, uh, n], noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of polyester1
Example Sentences
Avoid polyester, rayon, and acrylic fabrics, and instead, turn your attention to the benefits of cotton.
The leather is made from Swedish elkskin and the gloves are lined in a soft polyester knit.
Note, however, that not all polyester fleece linings are created equal.
It’s made out of soft, lightweight polyester and features classic Zelda characters and and game icons.
Some pillows are advertised as being made of synthetic down, which means they’re filled with materials such as polyester.
The Centers for Disease Control note that it is used to “make polyester compounds, and as a base for deicing solutions.”
He re-invents himself: he goes from ill-fitting polyester cotton blends to silk shirts and stylish leather jackets.
It was a cashmere year for movies, so why are we cheering polyester?
She was 17 and dressed as a flight attendant—think cheap polyester and way too little fabric.
The translucent green polyester has been stretched into door handles, moldings, and even a telephone.
I said, "Well, adipic acid is a known polyester ingredient."
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