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polycarbonate
This term is primarily used in technical, industrial, and architectural contexts to describe a specific high-performance plastic. It carries a connotation of durability and clarity, often serving as a safer, lighter alternative to glass in high-stress environments.
When used as a noun, it refers to the chemical substance itself. When used as an adjective, it describes the material composition of an object. Because it is a chemical compound, it is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun in its primary sense.
Meanings
A strong, transparent thermoplastic polymer used in the manufacture of shatter-resistant products such as eyeglasses, CDs, and safety shields.
Examples
The safety goggles are made of polycarbonate to prevent shattering upon impact.
We should use polycarbonate sheets for the greenhouse roof because they are more durable than glass.
We should use polycarbonate sheets for the greenhouse roof because they are more durable than glass.
Polycarbonate is widely used in the automotive industry for lightweight headlamp lenses.
Polycarbonate is widely used in the automotive industry for lightweight headlamp lenses.
I wonder if a polycarbonate shield could withstand a direct hit from that projectile.
The riot police wore heavy polycarbonate shields to protect themselves from flying debris.
Most modern CDs and DVDs are manufactured using polycarbonate plastic.
The new prototype features a polycarbonate casing for maximum impact resistance.