Definitions for poly
ˈpɒl ipo·ly

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 3 votes

1. polynoun

   Short form of polytechnic.

2. polynoun

   Short form of polyethylene (polythene).

3. polynoun

   Short form of polygon.

4. polynoun

   of polyester.

   a cotton-poly blend

5. polynoun

   Short form of polyamory.

6. polynoun

   A polyamorous person.

7. polyadjective

   Made of polyethylene (polythene).

   poly bag

8. polyadjective

   polyamorous

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poly

   A prefix often found in the composition of words derived from the Greek, and intimating multitude: as, polygon, a figure of many angles; polypus, an animal with many feet.

   Etymology: πολὺ.

2. Polynoun

   An herb. Robert Ainsworth

   Etymology: polium, Lat.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. POLY

   Polymetal International plc is an Anglo-Russian precious mining company registered in Saint Helier, Jersey. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Moscow Exchange.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Polynoun

   a whitish woolly plant (Teucrium Polium) of the order Labiatae, found throughout the Mediterranean region. The name, with sundry prefixes, is sometimes given to other related species of the same genus

2. Etymology: [L. polium, the name of a plant, perhaps Teucrium polium, Gr. .]

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. poly

   Polycaprolactone is a biodegradable polyester with a low melting point of around 60°C and a glass transition temperature of about −60 °C. The most common use of polycaprolactone is in the manufacture of speciality polyurethanes. Polycaprolactones impart good water, oil, solvent and chlorine resistance to the polyurethane produced. This polymer is often used as an additive for resins to improve their processing characteristics and their end use properties. Being compatible with a range of other materials, PCL can be mixed with starch to lower its cost and increase biodegradability or it can be added as a polymeric plasticizer to PVC. Polycaprolactone is also used for splinting, modeling, and as a feedstock for prototyping systems such as a 3D Printer, where it is used for Fused Filament Fabrication.

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1. POLY

   What does POLY stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the POLY acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. POLY

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Poly is ranked #127494 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Poly surname appeared 134 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Poly.
   
   68.6% or 92 total occurrences were White.
   21.6% or 29 total occurrences were Asian.
   3.7% or 5 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Anagrams for poly »

1. ploy

How to pronounce poly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say poly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of poly in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of poly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of poly in a Sentence

1. Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle:

   In 1995, Stan and Denise Smart sent their oldest daughter Kristin to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, during her freshman year they looked forward every Sunday to a phone call from her — it was their ritual.

2. Larry Hardiman:

   The word 'politics' is derived from the word 'poly', meaning 'many', and the word 'ticks', meaning 'blood sucking parasites'.

3. Brian Fujimoto:

   And if you look at the poly netting and ropes that you’re finding, they’re all very inexpensive stuff.

4. Kobe Bryant:

   What’s up Poly High? i’ve got a very special message for my man Banks.

5. Davy Crockett:

   There ain't no ticks like poly-ticks. Bloodsuckers all.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Poly
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=poly
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poly
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=poly
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html