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polyester

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noun/ˈpɑliˌɛstə(r)/
  1. 1

    Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bondscountableuncountable

  2. 2

    A material or fabric made from polyester polymercountableuncountable

adj/ˈpɑliˌɛstə(r)/
  1. 1

    Of, or consisting of polyesters.not-comparable

  2. 2

    Low quality or inauthentic; produced with minimal effort.derogatorynot-comparable

    • Her short stout body was packed into pale pink polyester pants and a matching buttonfront vest.
    • That term, "polyester," is popping up more and more online. In short, Gen Zers are using it to call something low-quality or cheap.

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