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fluorocarbon plastic

fluorocarbon plastic

7.3
A strong plastic that resists chemicals and does not change easily
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : plástico de fluorocarbono
  • Pipes made from fluorocarbon plastic are highly resistant to corrosive chemicals.

Examples

  • Engineers selected fluorocarbon plastic for its durability and chemical resistance in harsh environments.

  • Some laboratory equipment is coated in fluorocarbon plastic to prevent contamination.

  • Engineers selected fluorocarbon plastic for its durability and low friction properties.

  • The container is made of fluorocarbon plastic.

  • Many products use fluorocarbon plastics for durability.

  • Pipes made from fluorocarbon plastic are highly resistant to corrosive chemicals and are perfect for industrial applications.

  • Some laboratory equipment is coated in fluorocarbon plastic to ensure stability and prevent contamination.

How Resistant

fluorocarbon plastic
  • Specialized
7.3
plastic
798 1.0

Surface Forms

fluorocarbon plastic singular
fluorocarbon plastics plural

Morphology

fluorocarbon + plastic

The phrase is a straightforward noun–noun compound: 'fluorocarbon' names the chemical constituent and 'plastic' names the material, so the meaning 'plastic made from fluorocarbons' is directly compositional. Although 'fluorocarbon' is technical vocabulary, if a B1 learner knows that word the overall MWE follows regular compounding patterns and is immediately understandable.

Etymology

Fluorocarbon plastic is named from the parts fluorocarbon and plastic, because the fluorocarbon part makes the material very strong and non-reactive so it does not react with harsh chemicals and stays stable. That's why the term means 'a plastic that resists chemicals and stays stable'.