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nylon
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nylon

ny·lon [ n lòn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
synthetic material: a tough synthetic material. Use: food containers, brush bristles, clothing.



plural noun ny·lons 
Definition:
 
women's stockings: stockings made of a synthetic fiber such as nylon

[Mid-20th century. Origin ?]
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