terylene

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Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
12
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛrɪˌliːn/
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/ˈtɛrɪˌliːn/ · /ˈtɛrəˌliːn/

Definition of terylene

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

name

  1. A polyester fabric, polyethylene terephthalate.
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name

  1. A polyester fabric, polyethylene terephthalate.

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)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.”

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Etymology

British brand name. Blend of terephthalate + polyethylene

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