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Word: Orlon
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1940s: invented word, on the pattern of nylon
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɔːlɒn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a synthetic acrylic fibre used for textiles and knitwear, or a fabric made from it
Short Definition:synthetic acrylic fibre used for textiles and knitwear
Examples:- tight-fitting Orlon sweaters
