Instead of canvas, solar sails are made of thin sheets of Mylar, the same crinkly silver material often used for helium-filled balloons.
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Mylar
//ˈmaɪlɑɹ//
Synonyms for "mylar" (4 found)
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The heavy use causes the mylars to develop extensive local warping […]
Source: wiktionary
In the far infrared a self-supporting layer, such as a sheet of mylar stretched over a plane circular surface, is widely used.
Source: wiktionary
This table provides the value of alphanumeric coded ceramic, mylar and mica capacitors […]
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