Polyester

/ˌpɑːliˈɛstər/ noun

Polyester is a type of man‑made fabric and plastic made from chemical compounds called polymers. It is widely used in clothing, furniture, and packaging because it is strong, light, and resistant to wrinkles.

From *poly-* “many” and *ester*, a type of organic chemical compound. The name describes the material’s structure: long chains made from many ester units joined together.

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