polyester fiber

noun

: a synthetic fiber consisting wholly or chiefly of a polyester
especially : a quick-drying resilient fiber made in filament and staple form from ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid or its dimethyl ester and often blended with other fibers (as wool or cotton)

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“Polyester fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyester%20fiber. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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