noun
polylactic acid; polylactide
Technical term in chemistry for a biodegradable polyester derived from lactic acid. Used in contexts such as bioplastics, medical implants, and 3D printing.
ポリ乳酸は生分解性プラスチックの一種です。
Polylactic acid is a type of biodegradable plastic.
3Dプリンターのフィラメントにポリ乳酸がよく使われる。
Polylactic acid is often used for 3D printer filament.
Compound of ポリ (from English 'poly-', meaning many) and 乳酸 (lactic acid). The term directly mirrors the English 'polylactic acid'.