polyphenylene sulphide

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

Meanings

nounpolyphenylene sulphide (countable and uncountable, plural polyphenylene sulphides)

plural polyphenylene sulphides

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of polyphenylene sulfide.
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