polycarbonate

noun

poly·​car·​bon·​ate ˌpä-lē-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt 

-nət

: any of various tough transparent thermoplastics characterized by high impact strength and high softening temperature

Examples of polycarbonate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The architects designed a strip of clear polycarbonate between the roof and the house to let light into the kitchen. — Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

When shopping for high-quality luggage, Kamel recommended looking for polycarbonate, 360-spinner wheels that have a smooth glide, heavy-duty zippers — and, if possible, a warranty. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Hunt and her team eventually traced the genetic changes to a new cleaning method eroding the polycarbonate cages that housed the animals. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Deal Leave it to Lenovo to class up the Chromebook in a whole new way, giving it a stunning OLED display, a luxe-feeling all-metal chassis made out of durable aluminum polycarbonate, and incredible AI performance. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

poly- + carbonate entry 1

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polycarbonate

• borosilicate
• decontaminate
• deoxycholate
• deteriorate
• differentiate
• diisocyanate
• dinoflagellate
• excommunicate
• incapacitate
• insubordinate
• intercorporate
• interpenetrate