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gore-tex

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.32 in modern English

Syllables
gore--tex
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A synthetic ePTFE (Teflon) fabric that is permeable to water vapour but impermeable to water drops; used for making breathable rainwear.

noun

Alternative form of Gore-Tex.

Uncountable

Etymology

Named after American inventor Robert W. Gore (1937–2020) and textile.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

PTFE ePTFE Teflon PU

Questions

What does gore-tex mean?
A synthetic ePTFE (Teflon) fabric that is permeable to water vapour but impermeable to water drops; used for making breathable rainwear.
Where does gore-tex come from?
Named after American inventor Robert W. Gore (1937–2020) and textile.

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