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dacron

/dˈækɹˌɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.99 in modern English

Syllables
dacron
IPA
/dˈækɹˌɑn/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate PET, as used for making thread and cloth.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative letter-case form of dacron.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Originated in 1951 (as Dacron) as a trademark, modern coinage by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. on the model of nylon.

Usage

Inflected Forms

dacrons (plural)

Synonyms

terylene

Questions

How do you pronounce dacron?
The recorded pronunciation is /dˈækɹˌɑn/.
What does dacron mean?
A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate PET, as used for making thread and cloth.
Where does dacron come from?
Originated in 1951 (as Dacron) as a trademark, modern coinage by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. on the model of nylon.

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