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Terylene

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛrɪliːn/

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Definition of Terylene

noun

[mass noun] British trademark
  • an artificial textile fibre made from a polyester, used to make light, crease-resistant clothing, bed linen, and sails.

Origin:

1940s: formed by inversion of (polyeth)ylene ter(ephthalate)

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