English Explanatory Dictionary

dacron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate PET, as used for making thread and cloth.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of dacron.

Word forms

dacron dacrons

Etymology

Originated in 1951 (as Dacron) as a trademark, modern coinage by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. on the model of nylon.

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