vinylon

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvaɪnɪlɒn/

Noun

vinylon (uncountable)

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

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