Meanings
nounpolycaprolactone (plural polycaprolactones, abbreviation PCL)
plural polycaprolactones · abbreviation PCL
- chemistryA biodegradable polyester used in medical applications such as sutures
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polycaprolactone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polycaprolactone
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