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polyester

po·lyes·ter

UK/ˈpɑliˌɛstə(r)/ US/ˌpɑˌliˈɛstɜr/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant

2.

a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer

3.

any of a large class of synthetic fabrics

Origin

From poly- + ester.

Phrases

  • polyester Protestant

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