polyester

Noun
  1. Any of numerous synthetic resins;
    They are light and strong and weather resistant (synset 115018280)
    is a type of: synthetic resin - a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics
    subtypes: polyester fiber - a quick-drying resilient synthetic fiber consisting primarily of polyester
  2. A complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer (synset 115018126)
    is a type of:
    • plastic - generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
    • ester - organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
  3. Any of a large class of synthetic fabrics (synset 103985735)
    is a type of: cloth, fabric, material, textile - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
    subtypes: dacron, terylene - a kind of polyester fabric

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