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terylene

noun

  1. polymer used for making thread and cloth
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛrɪˌliːn/ / /ˈtɛrəˌliːn/

name

Etymology: British brand name. Blend of terephthalate + polyethylene

  1. A polyester fabric, polyethylene terephthalate.

noun

Etymology: From Terylene, originated as a trademark.

  1. A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used for making thread and cloth.

    “I saw myself smart and clean in a white blouse and dark-red pleated terylene skirt, with blazer and gloves and a hat.”