vinylon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈvaɪnɪlɒn/
Etymology
Probably a blending of (poly)vinyl and nylon. Otherwise, from (poly)vinyl + -on (by analogy with cotton) .
Meanings
- (uncountable) A synthetic fiber produced from polyvinyl alcohol, using anthracite and limestone as raw materials.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)