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nylon definition

☆ ny·lon (nī′län′)

noun

  1. 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
    1. any of the materials made from nylon
    2. stockings of nylon yarn

Etymology: arbitrary coinage, infl. by (cott)on and (ray)on

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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