English Words: P

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polyepoxidenoun

Any of a range of thermosetting resins made by polymerization of epoxides.

polyergicadj

Having multiple functions, or functioning in multiple ways.

polyesternoun

Any polymer whose monomers are linked together by ester bonds

polyester Protestantnoun

A newcomer in the Church of Ireland; an Irish Anglican by conviction.

polyesteramidenoun

Any polymer containing both ester and amide groups; used especially of rubber-like insulating materials.

polyesterasenoun

Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of polyesters

polyesteredadj

Dressed or covered in polyester.

polyesterificationnoun

Any reaction which generates a polyester

polyesterifyverb

To cause or to undergo polyesterification.

polyesterurethanenoun

A foam made from a mixture of polyester and polyurethane.

polyestrousadj

Having multiple periods of estrus in a year, or during a breeding season.

polyethenenoun

Synonym of polyethylene.

polyethernoun

a polymer, such as an elastomer, in which carbon atoms of the repeating units are joined by a single oxygen atom

polyetheretherketonenoun

A colorless organic polymer thermoplastic used in engineering applications.

polyetherimidenoun

An amorphous, amber, transparent, high-performance thermoplastic

polyetherketoneetherketoneketonenoun

A thermoplastic polymer used in surgical implants.

polyethersulfonenoun

Any of a family of thermoplastic polymers that are known for their toughness and stability at high temperatures. They contain the subunit aryl-SO₂-aryl, the defining feature of which is the sulfone group.

polyethnicadj

That contains people who together represent multiple ethnicities, especially such that they coexist and interact harmoniously.

polyethoxylatenoun

Any polymer based on ethoxylate monomers

polyethoxylatedadj

Formed into a polymer whose repeat unit is derived from ethylene oxide

polyethoxylationnoun

Reaction with multiple instances of ethylene oxide

polyethylenenoun

A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

polyethylene terephthalatenoun

A thermoplastic resin of the polyester family used particularly in the manufacture of plastic bottles (PET) and fabrics (Terylene).

polyethyleneiminenoun

A polymer of ethyleneimine, often mixed with acrylamides

polyethyleneoxidenoun

Synonym of polyethylene glycol.

polyethylenicadj

Of, relating to, or derived from polyethylene

polyetiologicaladj

Relating to more than one etiology.

polyetiologicallyadv

In a polyetiological manner

polyexponentialadj

Involving many exponentials

polyextremophilenoun

An organism which can tolerate two or more extreme environmental factors.

polyextremophilicadj

That can tolerate two or more extreme environmental factors

polyextremotolerantadj

Capable of tolerating multiple extreme environmental conditions

polyfactorialadj

Having many factors

polyfamilynoun

A group of people in a polyamorous relationship, who consider each other as family.

polyfascicularadj

Relating to or composed of many fascicles.

polyferredoxinnoun

a polymeric form of ferredoxin

polyfidelitousadj

Faithful within a polyamorous relationship.

polyfidelitynoun

A form of polyamory where all members are considered equal partners and agree to be sexually active only with other members of the group.

polyfilamentadj

Composed of multiple filaments

polyfillnoun

A synthetic textile used for bulk or insulation, e.g., in stuffed animals or coats.

Polyfillanoun

A metaphorical filler to minimize or obscure defects.

polyflavonoidnoun

Any polymeric flavonoid, especially ones that are the constituents of tannins

polyfloraladj

Of or relating to more than one (variety of) flower.

polyfloweradj

Produced from multiple types of flower.

polyfluorenenoun

Any of a class of electroluminescent aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons consisting of many fluorene units attached end-to-end

polyfluorescentadj

Containing multiple fluorochromes

polyfluorinatedadj

fluorinated with many fluorine atoms

polyfluoronoun

Many fluorine atoms in a molecule.

polyfluoroalkylnoun

Any polyfluoro derivative of an alkyl group.

polyfluoroalkyl substancenoun

Any group of man-made chemicals created for a variety of household and industrial uses.

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The English alphabetical index for the letter P contains 46,516 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 931 pages, and you are currently viewing page 514. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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