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terylene

/ˈtɛrɪˌliːn/

terylene noun: a polymer, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used for making thread and cloth.

Noun

terylene (countable and uncountable, plural terylenes)

  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.1988, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Nervous Conditions, Faber & Faber Limited (2021), page 268
    Synonyms:
    dacron

Proper noun capitalized: Terylene

Terylene

  1. A polyester fabric, polyethylene terephthalate.
    Synonyms:
    Dacron

terylene meaning in Tamil

terylene in Tamil

செயற்கை நூல்வகை, டெரிலீன், தெரிலீன்

Synonyms of terylene

Forms of terylene

pluralterylenes

Origin of terylene

From Terylene, originated as a trademark.

British brand name. Blend of terephthalate + polyethylene

Questions about terylene

What does terylene mean?
Terylene means a polymer, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used for making thread and cloth.
What is terylene in Tamil?
Terylene in Tamil is செயற்கை நூல்வகை, டெரிலீன், தெரிலீன். See Terylene meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is terylene?
Terylene can be a noun or a proper noun.
How do you pronounce terylene?
Terylene is pronounced /ˈtɛrɪˌliːn/.
What is the plural of terylene?
The plural of terylene is terylenes.

Words near terylene in the dictionary

  1. terves
  2. Tervola
  3. Tervuren
  4. Terwilliger
  5. Terwilligers
  6. terylene
  7. terylenes
  8. terza rima
  9. terzanelle
  10. terzanelles
  11. terze rime

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