polyester

[ pol-ee-es-ter, pol-ee-es-ter ]

/ ˈpɒl iˌɛs tər, ˌpɒl iˈɛs tər /

noun

Chemistry. a polymer in which the monomer units are linked together by the group –COO–, usually formed by polymerizing a polyhydric alcohol with a polybasic acid: used chiefly in the manufacture of resins, plastics, and textile fibers.

Also called poly. a fabric made from such textile fibers.

Words nearby polyester

polyembryony, polyendocrine deficiency syndrome, polyene, polyenoic acid, polyergic, polyester, polyesthesia, polyestrous, polyethene, polyether, polyethnic

Origin of polyester

First recorded in 1925–30; poly- + ester

OTHER WORDS FROM polyester

pol·y·es·ter·i·fi·ca·tion

[pol-ee-es-ter-uh-fi-key-shuh n] /ˌpɒl iˌɛs tər ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/, noun

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Examples from the Web for polyester

Polyester made satin dresses look "cheap", rather than expensive.
Beyond Stainless|Megan McArdle|October 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for polyester

polyester

/ (ˌpɒlɪˈɛstə) /

noun

any of a large class of synthetic materials that are polymers containing recurring -COO- groups: used as plastics, textile fibres, and adhesives

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Scientific definitions for polyester

polyester

[ pŏl′ē-ĕs′tər ]

Any of various mostly synthetic polymers that are light, strong resins resistant to weather and corrosion. Polyesters are long chains of esters and are used to make fibers and plastics. They are thermosetting. Some polyesters, such as suberin, occur naturally.