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poly·es·ter (päl′ē es′tər, päl′ē es′tər)
noun
- any of several polymeric synthetic resins formed chiefly by condensing polyhydric alcohols with dibasic acids: used in making plastics, fibers, etc.
- fabric made of these fibers
Etymology: poly(mer) + ester
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