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kapton

/kˈæptən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.52 in modern English

Syllables
kap-ton
IPA
/kˈæptən/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A polyimide film that remains stable across a wide range of temperatures, used in flexible printed circuits, thermal blankets, etc.

Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of Kapton.

Uncountable

Etymology

Trademark, introduced in the late 1960s.

Usage

Rhymes With

captain clapton knapton

Questions

How do you pronounce kapton?
The recorded pronunciation is /kˈæptən/.
What does kapton mean?
A polyimide film that remains stable across a wide range of temperatures, used in flexible printed circuits, thermal blankets, etc.
Where does kapton come from?
Trademark, introduced in the late 1960s.

How to pronounce kapton

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