polyphony |
a musical composition with two or more voices; counterpoint. |
polypropylene |
a resin formed by the polymerization of propylene that is used in the manufacture of plastics. |
polysaccharide |
a carbohydrate such as starch or cellulose that contains molecules with specific combinations and concentrations of simple sugars. |
polysemous |
having more than one related meaning. |
polysemy |
the quality of having more than one related meaning. |
polysome |
a cluster of ribosomes along a heavily translated sequence of messenger RNA making protein in a cell; polyribosome. |
polystyrene |
a hard, clear plastic or rigid foam that can be molded for structural applications. |
polysyllabic |
having three or more syllables. [2 definitions] |
polysyllable |
a word with several syllables. |
polytechnic |
of, relating to, or involving many arts and sciences, esp. industrial and technical arts. [2 definitions] |
polytheism |
the belief in more than one god. |
polyunsaturated |
of or designating oils or fats made up of carbon chains whose bonds are not saturated with hydrogen. |
polyurethane |
any of various synthetic resins that can become flexible or set when heated and that are used for coatings, padding, insulation, and adhesives. |
polyvalent |
having more than one chemical valence. [2 definitions] |
polyvinyl chloride |
a white thermoplastic resin, widely used in rainwear, pipes, floor tiles, and garden hoses; PVC. |
polyvinyl resin |
any of several thermoplastic resins formed by polymerizing or copolymerizing a vinyl compound, and used for adhesives, sizings, and coatings; vinyl resin or vinyl plastic. |
pomace |
the pulp or crushed refuse left after juice or oil has been extracted from fruits, seeds, nuts, or the like. |
pomaceous |
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of pomes. |
pomade |
a scented ointment used to keep the hair in place. [2 definitions] |
pome |
a fruit, such as the apple or pear, having an edible inner seed-bearing flesh derived from the carpels of the flower and an outer fleshy shell derived from the floral cup. |
pomegranate |
a reddish fruit with a tough rind, many seeds, and a juicy, edible, mildly acidic pulp. [2 definitions] |