polycarbonate

[ pol-ee-kahr-buh-neyt, -nit ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a synthetic thermoplastic resin, a linear polymer of carbonic acid, used for molded products, films, and nonbreakable windows.

polycarbonate

/ -nɪt; ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːbəˌneɪt /

noun

1. any of a class of strong transparent thermoplastic resins used in moulding materials, laminates, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of polycarbonate¹

poly- + carbonate