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Terylene

//ˈtɛrɪˌliːn// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A polyester fabric, polyethylene terephthalate.
Noun
  1. 1
    A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used for making thread and cloth. countable, uncountable

    "I saw myself smart and clean in a white blouse and dark-red pleated terylene skirt, with blazer and gloves and a hat."

  2. 2
    a kind of polyester fabric wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

British brand name. Blend of terephthalate + polyethylene

Etymology 2

From Terylene, originated as a trademark.

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