Copolyester

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A polyester that has been modified by the addition of other chemicals.

    "Last month, Nalgene introduced a line of bottles made from a relatively new plastic from the Eastman Chemical Company, Tritan copolyester, that shares most of polycarbonate’s properties, including shatter-resistance, but is made without the chemical."

Example

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"Last month, Nalgene introduced a line of bottles made from a relatively new plastic from the Eastman Chemical Company, Tritan copolyester, that shares most of polycarbonate’s properties, including shatter-resistance, but is made without the chemical."

Etymology

From co- + polyester.

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