ny‧lon /ˈnaɪlɒn $ -lɑːn/
noun[
Date: 1900-2000;
Origin: Invented word]
1. [uncountable] a strong artificial material that is used to make plastics, clothes, rope etc:
nylon fabric The tent was made of nylon.2. nylons [plural] old-fashioned women’s
stockings that are made of nylon
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