polycarbonate

noun

poly·​car·​bon·​ate ˌpä-lē-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt How to pronounce polycarbonate (audio)
-nət
: any of various tough transparent thermoplastics characterized by high impact strength and high softening temperature

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Hunt and her team eventually traced the genetic changes to a new cleaning method eroding the polycarbonate cages that housed the animals. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Deal Leave it to Lenovo to class up the Chromebook in a whole new way, giving it a stunning OLED display, a luxe-feeling all-metal chassis made out of durable aluminum polycarbonate, and incredible AI performance. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 Made with a sturdy polycarbonate shell, the suitcase has a water-resistant interior lining and weighs less than seven pounds when empty. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 It’s made from the brand’s signature polycarbonate hardshell material and measures 7 x 5 x 3 inches. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for polycarbonate

Word History

Etymology

poly- + carbonate entry 1

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polycarbonate was in 1930

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“Polycarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycarbonate. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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