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polyester

pol·y·es·ter [ póllee èstər, pòllee éstər ] (plural pol·y·es·ters)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. synthetic polymer: a synthetic polymer in which the monomers are linked together by the chemical group -COO-. Use: resins, plastics, textile fibers.

2. synthetic fabric: a strong hard-wearing synthetic fabric with low moisture absorbency, made from a polyester

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