polyethersulfone

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noun
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  • (chemistry) Any of a family of thermoplastic polymers that are known for their toughness and stability at high temperatures. They contain the subunit aryl-SO-aryl, the defining feature of which is the sulfone group.

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Affix from English ether + English sulfone.

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sulfone

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