English word polycarbonate comes from English carbonate, English poly- (Many. Polymer.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| carbonate | English (eng) | (transitive) To charge (often a beverage) with carbon dioxide. Any salt or ester of carbonic acid. |
| poly- | English (eng) | Many. Polymer. |
| polycarbonate | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any of a range of polymers of aromatic carbonates; they are used to make light, flexible alternatives to glass. Abbreviation: PC. |