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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This beauty features a 1.26-inch monochrome ePaper display housed in a water-resistant polycarbonate frame (choose between black or white).
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New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
This $149 wearable has a 1.26-inch monochrome e-paper display embedded into a polycarbonate frame that comes in black or white.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2025
This Eddie Bauer roller is lightweight yet ultra durable, thanks to the polycarbonate and nylon construction.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 19 Mar. 2025
This $149 wearable has a 1.26-inch monochrome e-paper display embedded into a polycarbonate frame that comes in black or white.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2025
This Eddie Bauer roller is lightweight yet ultra durable, thanks to the polycarbonate and nylon construction.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Polycarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polycarbonate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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