polycarbonate

noun

poly·​car·​bon·​ate ˌpä-lē-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt How to pronounce polycarbonate (audio)
-nət
: any of various tough transparent thermoplastics characterized by high impact strength and high softening temperature

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Innovative Materials and Construction The Turbine Carbon series is characterized by its lightweight, ergonomic 44mm case made from a high-tech mix of polycarbonate and carbon fiber. Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Made of ultra-light polycarbonate that’s resistant to cracking and breaking, the bag is perfect for international journeys and longer trips. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024 Made with a German polycarbonate shell, each of the suitcases in the set is designed with 360-degree double-spinner wheels, a 20-height multi-stop telescopic handle, and a Y-strap compression system. Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024 Reserve Carry-On This sleek carry-on is made of durable polycarbonate with full-grain leather accents, so it's built to stand up to unforgiving travel days while maintaining its elegance every step of the way. Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polycarbonate 

Word History

Etymology

poly- + carbonate entry 1

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polycarbonate was in 1930

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“Polycarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycarbonate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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