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Dacron
(Dac¦ron)
Pronunciation:
/ˈdakrɒn/
noun
[
mass noun
]
trademark
a synthetic polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) with tough, elastic properties, used as a textile fabric:
a suit of dark blue Dacron
[
count noun
]
:
square woven Dacrons are the best choice for sails
[
as modifier
]
:
Dacron three-piece suite
Origin:
1950s
: an invented name
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