English Explanatory Dictionary

vinylon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic fiber produced from polyvinyl alcohol, using anthracite and limestone as raw materials.

Pronunciation

/ˈvaɪnɪlɒn/

Word forms

vinylon vinalon

Etymology

Probably a blending of (poly)vinyl and nylon. Otherwise, from (poly)vinyl + -on (by analogy with cotton) .

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