Dacron

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a brand of polyester textile fiber that is wrinkle-resistant and strong

Word Origin

Dacron (n.)
1951, proprietary name (reg. U.S. Patent Office) by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.; an invented word, on the model of nylon, etc.