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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Any of a group of thermoplastics that are linear polyesters of carbonic acid, especially those derived from bisphenol A and phosgene, characterized by high-impact strength, light weight, and flexibility, and used as shatter-resistant substitutes for glass.
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- noun chemistry Any of a range of
polymers ofaromatic carbonates ; they are used to make light, flexible alternatives toglass . Abbreviation:PC
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Examples
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This followed Canada's ban of BPA two years ago "in polycarbonate bottles used by infants and children."
Ed Koch: Canada Appears More Protective of Its Children Than Is The U.S. Ed Koch 2010
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This followed Canada's ban of BPA two years ago "in polycarbonate bottles used by infants and children."
Ed Koch: Canada Appears More Protective of Its Children Than the US Ed Koch 2010
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This followed Canada's ban of BPA two years ago "in polycarbonate bottles used by infants and children."
Ed Koch: Canada Appears More Protective of Its Children Than Is The U.S. Ed Koch 2010
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Materials: opal diffuser and frame in polycarbonate – available in a white, red or black.
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The bold and stylish O-U Ring by Studio 1a.m. is made from deconstructed shampoo bottles, encapsulated in polycarbonate, aluminum, and rubber.
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Working on a short story that has the word polycarbonate/BPA in it.
Pointless and Possibly Cosmic Stuff About Me kenyonsf 2008
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There are lighter spectacle lens option such as polycarbonate which is feather light and able to withstand heavy impact.
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He also focused on reducing weight, for instance replacing the glass windshield and windows with resilient polycarbonate, which is lighter and very safe.
A Zero Emission Concept Micro-Car for Urban Travel | Inhabitat 2010
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The helmet is made of expanded polystyrene polycarbonate, which is attached to a comfortable liner and elastic strap.
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The research results were presented last week in San Francisco at a meeting of the American Chemical Society, and one of the scientists who conducted the sampling says it shows there is widespread decomposition in the environment of the hard type of plastic, known as polycarbonate, made from BPA.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed MARTIN MITTELSTAEDT 2010
charlesferdinand commented on the word polycarbonate
If you thinks carbs are bad, wait till you see polycarbs!
June 6, 2009