polycarbonate

German: Polycarbonat
Japanese: ポリカーボネート

Chemistry. Acronym PC. Any of a family of thermoplastics usually formed by the reaction of bisphenol A and phosgene. It is tough, light weight, flexibel, weatherproof, transparent and has a high-impact strength and a high softening temperature. It is used as a shatter resistant substitute for glass.

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