polyester
Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
polyester/pɒliˈestə(r)/
▶noun a synthetic resin in which the polymer units are linked by ester groups, used chiefly to make textile fibres.
■ a fabric made from polyester fibre.
'polyester' also found in these Oxford entries:
alkyd
- gelcoat
- Mylar
- poly
- polycotton
- polyethylene terephthalate
- powder-coat
- shell suit
- terephthalic acid
- terylene

