Nylon
/nˈaɪˌlɑn/
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Definition
(noun) Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
Sentence Examples
Nylon stockings often run.
These nylon socks wash well.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The first successfully developed synthetic fiber was ____, which revolutionized the textile industry.