poly

BrE /ˈpɒl.i/ AmE /ˈpɑː.li/

noun / adjective en → es

1 MATERIAL [singular] B1

a strong, thin plastic material that is used to make bags and sheets for covering things

polietileno, plástico

Collocations poly bag · poly sheet

  • They use poly bags to pack the groceries.

    Usan bolsas de polietileno para empaquetar las compras.

2 EDUCATION [singular] B2

a course of study that is part of a degree programme, especially one in which you specialize after studying general subjects

materia de especialización, curso

Collocations poly course · take a poly

  • She took her first poly in the second year of university.

    Ella tomó su primera materia de especialización en el segundo año de universidad.

1 PREFIX [prefix] C1

used before a word to show that something is made of or related to plastic, especially polyethylene

poli- (prefijo)

Collocations poly bag · poly sheet

  • The company produces poly bags for supermarkets.

    La empresa produce bolsas de polietileno para supermercados.