Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

terylene

/ˈtɛrɪˌliːn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.10 in modern English

Syllables: tery-lene
IPA: /ˈtɛrɪˌliːn/

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A polyester fabric, polyethylene terephthalate.

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I saw myself smart and clean in a white blouse and dark-red pleated terylene skirt, with blazer and gloves and a hat."

Etymology

British brand name. Blend of terephthalate + polyethylene

Usage

Inflected Forms

terylenes (plural)

Synonyms

Dacron

Questions

How do you pronounce terylene?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɛrɪˌliːn/.
What does terylene mean?: A polyester fabric, polyethylene terephthalate.
Where does terylene come from?: British brand name. Blend of terephthalate + polyethylene

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