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elastane
(elas|tane)
Pronunciation:
/ɪˈlasteɪn/
noun
[
mass noun
]
an elastic polyurethane material, used for hosiery, underwear, and other close-fitting clothing.
Origin:
1970s
: from
elastic
+
-ane
2
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