polyphenylene sulfide

noun

An organic polymer consisting of aromatic rings linked by sulfides, used in filter fabric for coal boilers, papermaking felts, electrical insulation, etc.

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nounpolyphenylene sulfide (countable and uncountable, plural polyphenylene sulfides)

plural polyphenylene sulfides · alternative polyphenylenesulfide · alternative polyphenylenesulphide · alternative polyphenylene sulphide

  1. countableuncountablechemistryAn organic polymer consisting of aromatic rings linked by sulfides, used in filter fabric for coal boilers, papermaking felts, electrical insulation, etc.

    Synonyms: PPS

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn organic polymer consisting of aromatic rings linked by sulfides, used in filter fabric for coal boilers, papermaking felts, electrical insulation, etc.

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PPS
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