polyester

/ˌpɑliˈɛstər/ /ˌpɒliˈɛstər/

Meanings

noun

Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds

Examples :

"The tag on my shirt says it's 100% polyester, a fabric known for being wrinkle-resistant because it's made of strong ester bonds. "

noun

A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

Examples :

"My new shirt is made of polyester, so it doesn't wrinkle easily. "

material

adjective

Of, or consisting of polyesters

Examples :

"The jacket is made of polyester, which makes it very durable. "

material substance

Related Words

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

linked verb

/lɪŋkt/

To connect two or more things.

"The students linked their arms together to form a long chain. "

fabric noun

/ˈfæb.ɹɪk/

An edifice or building.

"The new school fabric is modern and spacious. "

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

monomers noun

/ˈmɑːnəmərz/ /ˈmɒnəmərz/

A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.

"Plastic is made when many small molecules called monomers join together to form a long chain. "

polymer noun

/ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/

A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.

"The plastic in my school's new chairs is a polymer. "

polyesters noun

/ˌpɑliˈɛstərz/ /ˌpɒliˈɛstərz/

Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds

"My new jacket is made of polyesters, making it very durable and water-resistant. "

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

durable noun

/ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/

A durable thing, one useful over more than one period, especially a year.

"This durable is a sturdy backpack; my son uses it every school year. "

wrinkle noun

/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/

A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.

"The old map showed many wrinkles on its paper surface. "