Nylon

Definitions of Nylon
  1. noun
    a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers
    synonyms: Perlon
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    type of:
    Kunstfaser
    fiber created from natural materials or by chemical processes
    Polyamid
    a polymer containing repeated amide groups
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