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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The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.
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Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
It’s made out of glass rather than polycarbonate and weighs 211 grams.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The craft is made from carbon fiber and features a 270-degree polycarbonate cockpit for taking in expansive views of its surroundings.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
Its outer barrel is mostly aluminum with a black anodized finish, while the inner section is polycarbonate.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
It’s made out of glass rather than polycarbonate and weighs 211 grams.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The craft is made from carbon fiber and features a 270-degree polycarbonate cockpit for taking in expansive views of its surroundings.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
Its outer barrel is mostly aluminum with a black anodized finish, while the inner section is polycarbonate.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Polycarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycarbonate. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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