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Definition of Polycarbonate
1. Noun. (chemistry) Any of a range of polymers of aromatic carbonates; they are used to make light, flexible alternatives to glass. Abbreviation: '''PC''' ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Polycarbonate
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Polycarbonate
Literary usage of Polycarbonate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"Polycarbonate exhibits high impact resistance, a wide range of temperature limits,
good dimensional stability, good electrical properties, and capability of ..."
2. 40 Years of Entropy and the Glass Transition: Symposium Papers edited by Gregory B. McKenna, Sharon C. Glotzer (1997)
"The master curve of dielectric loss spectrum for polycarbonate, obtained by
shifting isothermal data. by shifting the individual isotherms so the loss peak ..."
3. Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as of April 1, 2005 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"(c) Polycarbonate resins shall conform to the specification prescribed ...
Polycarbonate resins can be identified by their characteristic infrared spectrum. ..."
4. Atelier Kempe Thill: New Prototypes for a Global Society = Neue Prototypen ...by Atelier Kempe Thill by Atelier Kempe Thill (2005)
"Plastics such as polycarbonate or polyacrylic can be used structurally like ...
The structure consists of massive, precast and prestressed polycarbonate ..."
5. New Materials Society, Challenges and Opportunities: New Materials Science ...by DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1993)
"Polycarbonate Polycarbonates (PC) are a family of polyesters. ... Polycarbonate
resin is easily processible and is most often injection molded or extruded ..."
6. U. S. Industrial Outlook, 1994: Business Forecasts for 350 IndustriesBusiness & Economics (1994)
"Polycarbonate and high-index plastic lenses in particular are expected to gain
... The United States has the technological lead in polycarbonate lenses, ..."