any of a group of synthetic long-chain polymeric amides with recurring amide groups, made into fiber, yarn, bristles, sheets, molded plastics, etc. that have great strength and elasticity
any of the materials made from nylon
stockings of nylon yarn
Origin:
arbitrary coinage, infl. by (cott)on and (ray)on
See nylon in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
a. Any of a family of high-strength, resilient synthetic polymers, the molecules of which contain the recurring amide group CONH.
b. Cloth or yarn made from one of these synthetic materials.
nylons Stockings made of one of these synthetic materials.
Origin:
Origin: Coined by its inventors, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Inc.