Vinylon

//ˈvaɪnɪlɒn// noun

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Definitions

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

Etymology

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

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