| 释义 |
polyester
I. poly·ester \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌ-\ noun
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary poly- + ester
1. : a complex ester formed by polymerization or condensation (as of a polyhydric alcohol with a polybasic acid) for use chiefly in making fibers, resins, and plastics or as a plasticizer; especially : a linear polymer formed from a glycol and a dicarboxylic acid
2.
a. : polyester fiber
b. : polyester resin
II. poly·es·ter \¦pälēˌ\ adjective
Etymology: polyester, noun
1. : favoring clothes made from polyester fibers
< the polyester set >
2. : lacking or tending to repress variety, originality, or good taste
< the polyester suburbs > |