dacron en · NOUN
Etymology
Originated in 1951 (as Dacron) as a trademark, modern coinage by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. on the model of nylon.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate PET, as used for making thread and cloth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dacrons | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Dacron | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
id dakron (polyethylene terephthalate fiber) · cmn 的確良 /的确良 (polyethylene terephthalate fiber) · ca dacró (polyethylene terephthalate fiber) · fi dacron (polyethylene terephthalate fiber) · fi teryleeni (polyethylene terephthalate fiber) · fr dacron (polyethylene terephthalate fiber) · za baengzdizgozliengz (polyethylene terephthalate fiber)