NYLON


Meaning of NYLON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnī-ˌlän ]

noun

Etymology: coined word

Date: 1938

1. : any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, bristles, or sheets and used especially in textiles and plastics

2. plural : stockings made of nylon

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.