noun
- a strong, lightweight, transparent plastic material used in manufacturing
Usage: technical
Examples
- The safety glasses are made of polycarbonate for impact resistance.
- Polycarbonate sheets are often used as a glass substitute in greenhouses.
- The phone case is constructed from durable polycarbonate plastic.
- Many car headlight lenses are manufactured using polycarbonate.
- The riot shields were made of thick polycarbonate material.
- Polycarbonate is commonly used in electronic device housings.