polycarbonate
noun
poly·car·bon·ate
ˌpä-lē-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt 
-nət
: any of various tough transparent thermoplastics characterized by high impact strength and high softening temperature
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Its outer barrel is mostly aluminum with a black anodized finish, while the inner section is polycarbonate.
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PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Currently, polycarbonate, ABS and polystyrene are effectively recycled via the dissolution process.
—Han Hendriks, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The exterior has a durable polycarbonate shell that will keep all of your belongings safe during all of your travels.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
There's a thick thermoplastic urethane bumper that offers a nice grip, and a smooth polycarbonate frame.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
Currently, polycarbonate, ABS and polystyrene are effectively recycled via the dissolution process.
—Han Hendriks, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The exterior has a durable polycarbonate shell that will keep all of your belongings safe during all of your travels.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
There's a thick thermoplastic urethane bumper that offers a nice grip, and a smooth polycarbonate frame.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for polycarbonate
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“Polycarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycarbonate. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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