polycarbonate
noun
poly·car·bon·ate
ˌpä-lē-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt 
-nət
: any of various tough transparent thermoplastics characterized by high impact strength and high softening temperature
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It’s made of two pieces: a rubber slipcover and a polycarbonate hardshell.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The campaign, which is dedicated to the Greater China market, reflects a sense of ease and playfulness conveyed via the colorful polycarbonate cases.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Wipes are perfect for smooth, non-porous surfaces like polycarbonate, polypropylene, or ABS plastic, which is what most hard-shell suitcases are made of.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
The hard polycarbonate shells of American Tourister’s luggage protect your contents from taking direct blows that occur when baggage handlers are careless.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
The campaign, which is dedicated to the Greater China market, reflects a sense of ease and playfulness conveyed via the colorful polycarbonate cases.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Wipes are perfect for smooth, non-porous surfaces like polycarbonate, polypropylene, or ABS plastic, which is what most hard-shell suitcases are made of.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
The hard polycarbonate shells of American Tourister’s luggage protect your contents from taking direct blows that occur when baggage handlers are careless.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for polycarbonate
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“Polycarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycarbonate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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