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- [nahy-lon]
- /ˈnaɪ lɒn/
- /ˈnaɪ.lɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahy-lon]
- /ˈnaɪ lɒn/
Definitions of nylon word
- noun nylon any of a class of thermoplastic polyamides capable of extrusion when molten into fibers, sheets, etc., of extreme toughness, strength, and elasticity, synthesized by the interaction of a dicarboxylic acid with a diamine: used especially for yarn, fabrics, and bristles, as for brushes. 1
- noun nylon nylons, stockings made of nylon, especially sheer, full-length ones for women. 1
- noun nylon A tough, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer with a proteinlike chemical structure, able to be produced as filaments, sheets, or molded objects. 1
- noun nylon synthetic fabric 1
- noun nylon made of nylon 1
- uncountable noun nylon Nylon is a strong, flexible artificial fibre. 0
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Origin of nylon
First appearance:
before 1938 One of the 8% newest English words
1938; coined as a generic by the du Pont Chemical Co. as distinct from known words and having no prior meaning or use, but with the suffix -on suggesting other textile fibers such as rayon
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Parts of speech for Nylon
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nylon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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