polycarbonate

American  

[pol-ee-kahr-buh-neyt, -nit] / ˌpɒl iˈkɑr bəˌneɪt, -nɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a synthetic thermoplastic resin, a linear polymer of carbonic acid, used for molded products, films, and nonbreakable windows.

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polycarbonate British  

/ -nɪt, ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːbəˌneɪt /

noun

1. any of a class of strong transparent thermoplastic resins used in moulding materials, laminates, etc

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Etymology

Origin of polycarbonate

poly- + carbonate

Example Sentences

Stand out with this lightweight Tumi suitcase in halogen blue that has a recycled polycarbonate shell, an integrated TSA lock and a dual-compartment zip pocket.

From Los Angeles Times

The visually rhythmic elements on the exterior columns of the building, as seen through the repeated exterior columns and lines across its north- and west-facing walls, conceal the inside for a warm environment established out of “polycarbonate and quiet plastics.”

From Los Angeles Times

The screens are laminated polycarbonate and were implemented several years ago to protect drivers from debris.

From Washington Times

On a nearby bench, Eli Backer — who grew up on Bainbridge, moved away for grad school and returned last summer — worked on a polycarbonate yo-yo for a demonstration to teach others how to use the shop’s mill and lathe.

From Seattle Times

The new features include personal information engraved with lasers instead of printed in ink on its polycarbonate data page, a design that has strong anti-fraud components.

From Reuters