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
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Rimowa’s signature aluminum and polycarbonate elements feature throughout the store, complemented by wood details made from recycled French oak.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
This material is also a higher-quality, more durable plastic than the polycarbonate that most other lenses are made from.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025
Made from durable and lightweight polycarbonate, the IEMs are sufficiently portable without sacrificing audio performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
American Tourister hard-side luggage is made from 100% polycarbonate.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
This material is also a higher-quality, more durable plastic than the polycarbonate that most other lenses are made from.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025
Made from durable and lightweight polycarbonate, the IEMs are sufficiently portable without sacrificing audio performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
American Tourister hard-side luggage is made from 100% polycarbonate.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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“Polycarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycarbonate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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