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Dralon

Pronunciation: /ˈdreɪlɒn/
Definition of Dralon

noun

[mass noun] trademark, chiefly British
  • a synthetic textile made from acrylic fibre and used for curtains and upholstery: [as modifier]:blue Dralon armchairs

Origin:

1950s: on the pattern of nylon

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