pol·y·es·ter (p l  - s t r, pl-str)n. 1. Any of numerous synthetic polymers produced chiefly by reaction of dibasic acids with dihydric alcohols and used primarily as light, strong, weather-resistant resins in boat hulls, textile fibers, adhesives, and molded parts. 2. A wrinkle-resistant fabric of fibers made from any of these resins. pol y·ester adj.pol y·ester·i·fi·cation (--f -k shn) n. |
polyester [ˌpɒlɪˈɛstə]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) any of a large class of synthetic materials that are polymers containing recurring -COO- groups: used as plastics, textile fibres, and adhesives
| polyester (pl-str) 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. |
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| Noun | 1. |  polyester - any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistantsynthetic resin - a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics polyester fiber - a quick-drying resilient synthetic fiber consisting primarily of polyester |
| 2. | polyester - a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer plastic - generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives ester - formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water | |
| 3. | polyester - any of a large class of synthetic fabrics |
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polyester
n → Polyester m
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