noun

polyester

polyester

This shirt is made of 100% polyester.

This shirt is made of 100% polyester.

Polyester is a durable and wrinkle-resistant fabric.

Polyester is a durable and wrinkle-resistant fabric.

((as an uncountable noun)) a synthetic resin used to make fabric This shirt is made of polyester.

Synonyms: synthetic fabric, nylon

From Greek 'poly-' (many) and 'ester' (a chemical compound). It means a polymer composed of many ester units.

Think of clothing labels. 'Poly' means many, and this fabric is made of many 'ester' chemical chains.

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