poliestere

polyester

noun poh-lee-EH-steh-reh Rare

Origin: From English polyester, a blend of poly- (Greek polys, many) + ester (chemical term).

Usage Note

Poliestere is the standard textile and chemistry term; speakers usually say fibre di poliestere (polyester fibres) rather than pluralizing it. The same chemical family yields resina poliestere (polyester resin used in boat-building and crafts), a very different product from the fabric.

Examples

"Questa giacca è fatta al cento per cento in poliestere."

Natural Translation

This jacket is made one hundred percent of polyester.

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