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

It’s made of two pieces: a rubber slipcover and a polycarbonate hardshell. —Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025

The campaign, which is dedicated to the Greater China market, reflects a sense of ease and playfulness conveyed via the colorful polycarbonate cases. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 July 2025

Wipes are perfect for smooth, non-porous surfaces like polycarbonate, polypropylene, or ABS plastic, which is what most hard-shell suitcases are made of. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025

The hard polycarbonate shells of American Tourister’s luggage protect your contents from taking direct blows that occur when baggage handlers are careless. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025

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