polycarbonate
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- noun
- /ˌpɒliˈkɑːrbəˌneɪt/
- Specialized
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policarbonato
- The new water bottle is made of polycarbonate, making it both lightweight and durable.
- polycarbonate sample
- polycarbonate substrate
- stable polycarbonate
Examples
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All entrances and exits have been locked, and the windows have been replaced with flexible polycarbonate.
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And what you can do is scratch this side first, the polycarbonate, see how it goes.
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OK, so that allows me to put a nice big fat piece of polycarbonate in there which will age well over time.
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And yes, this is a polycarbonate blade.
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This beautiful thing is polycarbonate, specifically designed not to crack, not to break, but to deform.
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All that time we spent looking for glassware instead of polycarbonate products was wasted!
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The rats in this long-term study resided in polycarbonate cages for two years.
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EMC Piccolo PC enclosures are available in six standard sizes and are made with impact-resistant polycarbonate (Lexan).
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Many sports professionals prefer polycarbonate lenses for their eyewear due to their high impact resistance.
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She chose polycarbonate sunglasses because they offered excellent protection against UV rays.
Synonyms
Clear strong plastic like glass but lighter and less likely to break
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Polycarbonate comes from poly- 'many' and carbonate 'carbon', so it originally means many carbon parts joined together. That's why polycarbonate is a strong, clear plastic used for safety goggles, reusable bottles, and phone cases.