polyester
pronunciation
How to pronounce polyester in British English:
UK [ˌpɒliˈestə(r)]
How to pronounce polyester in American English:
US [ˌpɑliˈestə(r)]
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- Noun:
- any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
- a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer
- any of a large class of synthetic fabrics
Word Origin
- polyester (n.)
- 1929, formed from polymer + ester. Polyester fiber was discovered 1941.
Example
- 1. Textile mills could begin to weave more polyester into fabrics .
- 2. Don 't wear polyester or other synthetic clothing when you fly .
- 3. Nickel - and copper-coated polyester mesh is a good starting point .
- 4. Excited stockbrokers in thailand told their clients to buy the shares of polyester firms .
- 5. His company has replaced them with the transparent polyester foils used to package microwave meals .