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Terylene

(ter′i lēn′)

a synthetic, polyester, textile fiber, used in making suits, shirts, rainwear, etc.

Origin: arbitrary blend of ter(ephthalate) + (polyeth)ylene, components in its production

noun

this fiber, or fabric made from it

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