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vinylon en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈvaɪnɪlɒn/

Etymology

Probably a blending of (poly)vinyl and nylon. Otherwise, from (poly)vinyl + -on (by analogy with cotton) .

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A synthetic fiber produced from polyvinyl alcohol, using anthracite and limestone as raw materials.

Forms

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vinalon alternative lexicographic

Translations (6)

cmn 維尼龍 /维尼龙 (fiber) · cmn 維綸 /维纶 (fiber) · ko 비날론 (fiber) · fi vinylon-kuitu (fiber) · ko 비닐론 (fiber) · cmn 維尼綸 /维尼纶 (fiber)