polyester

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
  2. noun a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer
  3. noun any of a large class of synthetic fabrics

Etymology

From poly- + ester.

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