polyester
1poly·es·ter
noun \ˈpä-lē-ˌes-tər, ˌpä-lē-ˈ\Definition of POLYESTER
: any of a group of polymers that consist basically of repeated units of an ester and are used especially in making fibers or plastics; also : a product (as a fiber or fabric) composed of polyester
— poly·es·ter·i·fi·ca·tion \-e-ˌster-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun
See Examples of POLYESTER
- The shirt is made of polyester.
- The sheets are a cotton and polyester blend.
Origin of POLYESTER
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First Known Use: 1929
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