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Mylar

Syllabification: (My·lar)
Pronunciation: /ˈmīˌlär/
Definition of Mylar

noun

trademark
  • a form of polyester resin used to make heat-resistant plastic films and sheets.

Origin:

1950s: an arbitrary formation

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