Gore-Tex
Meanings
name
- A synthetic ePTFE (Teflon) fabric that is permeable to water vapour but impermeable to water drops; used for making breathable rainwear.
noun
- Alternative form of Gore-Tex.
Word forms
Etymology
Named after American inventor Robert W. Gore (1937–2020) and textile.
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