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Examples of nylon in a Sentence
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Word History
coined word
1938, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Nylon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nylon. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
nylon
nouncoined from meaningless word elements
Medical Definition
nylon
nounMore from Merriam-Webster on nylon
Nglish: Translation of nylon for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of nylon for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about nylon
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