Definition of nylon Nylon
/najˈlɑˌn/ - [naylan] - ny•lon
We found 8 definitions of nylon from 5 different sources.
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What does nylon mean?
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NounPlural: nylons |
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| nylon - a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers | ||
| man-made fiber, synthetic fiber fiber created from natural materials or by chemical processes | ||
| nylon - a synthetic fabric | ||
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- nylon (Noun)
Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer. - nylon (Noun)
A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
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nylon
A generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers. -
nylon
A textile fiber, synthetic, elastic and resistant.
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Nylon, which is also called Polyamide, is a synthetic (made by humans) fiber. It is a polymer. It is used to make clothing and other textiles.
Its first uses were for toothbrush bristles, and for womens' stockings.
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🔤- nylon, noun, singular of nylons.
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