nylon
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Noun — A strong, synthetic polymer used to make fabric, rope, and plastic parts.
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Etymology
Coined by the DuPont company in 1938; the exact origin of the syllable "nyl-" is disputed, but it was joined to the fibre-name ending "-on" seen in rayon and Dacron.
Full origin of nylon →Frequently asked questions
What does “nylon” mean?
The word “nylon” means a strong, synthetic polymer used to make fabric, rope, and plastic parts. In plain terms, a tough man-made fabric/plastic material, or stockings made from it.
How do you pronounce “nylon”?
“Nylon” is pronounced NEYE-lon (/ˈnaɪlɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “nylon” in a sentence?
Here is “nylon” used in a sentence: “The tent was made of lightweight nylon.”
What part of speech is “nylon”?
“Nylon” is a noun.
Where does the word “nylon” come from?
The word “nylon” dates back to around 1938. Coined by the DuPont company in 1938; the exact origin of the syllable "nyl-" is disputed, but it was joined to the fibre-name ending "-on" seen in rayon and Dacron.
Is “nylon” a common word?
“Nylon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nylon” have?
“Nylon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong, synthetic polymer used to make fabric, rope, and plastic parts.