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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The exterior materials are a mix of metal and polycarbonate, a typical arrangement for a premium S series lens.
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PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2024
In the face of the sun's powerful rays, regular sunglasses made of cheap plastic and polycarbonate material just aren't going to cut it.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
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PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2024
In the face of the sun's powerful rays, regular sunglasses made of cheap plastic and polycarbonate material just aren't going to cut it.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
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 29 May. 2024.
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