English Explanatory Dictionary

Terylene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A polyester fabric, polyethylene terephthalate.
noun
  1. A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used for making thread and cloth.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛrɪˌliːn/ /ˈtɛrəˌliːn/

Word forms

Terylene terylenes

Etymology

British brand name. Blend of terephthalate + polyethylene

Synonyms

Dacron
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