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polyester

/pol-ee-es-ter, pol-ee-es-ter/US // ˈpɒl iˌɛs tər, ˌpɒl iˈɛs tər //UK // (ˌpɒlɪˈɛstə) //

涤纶,聚酯,聚酯纤维,聚酯物

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Chemistry. a polymer in which the monomer units are linked together by the group –COO–, usually formed by polymerizing a polyhydric alcohol with a polybasic acid: used chiefly in the manufacture of resins, plastics, and textile fibers.
    • : Also called poly. a fabric made from such textile fibers.

Examples

  • Avoid polyester, rayon, and acrylic fabrics, and instead, turn your attention to the benefits of cotton.

  • The leather is made from Swedish elkskin and the gloves are lined in a soft polyester knit.

  • Note, however, that not all polyester fleece linings are created equal.

  • It’s made out of soft, lightweight polyester and features classic Zelda characters and and game icons.

  • Some pillows are advertised as being made of synthetic down, which means they’re filled with materials such as polyester.

  • The Centers for Disease Control note that it is used to “make polyester compounds, and as a base for deicing solutions.”

  • He re-invents himself: he goes from ill-fitting polyester cotton blends to silk shirts and stylish leather jackets.

  • It was a cashmere year for movies, so why are we cheering polyester?

  • She was 17 and dressed as a flight attendant—think cheap polyester and way too little fabric.

  • The translucent green polyester has been stretched into door handles, moldings, and even a telephone.

  • I said, "Well, adipic acid is a known polyester ingredient."