Terylene
Noun: A synthetic polyester fiber or fabric known for its strength, wrinkle resistance, and quick-drying properties. It is often used in clothing, especially for blending with other fibers like cotton.
"Terylene" is a proprietary name (a trademark) for a specific type of polyester. It is used as a mass noun to refer to the material itself. * Shirts made from terylene are easy to care for. * The suit is a blend of wool and terylene.
- This dress is pure terylene, so it won't crease easily during travel.
- Many school uniforms in the past were made from terylene because it was durable.
- He prefers natural fibers to synthetic ones like terylene.
While "terylene" is a specific brand name, in general usage, it is often synonymous with "polyester," especially in British English. However, in more precise contexts, it refers to the specific polymer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) used for fibers.
- Polyester (n): The general category of synthetic polymers to which terylene belongs. It is the more common generic term, especially in American English.
- Dacron (n): Another trademark for a similar polyester fiber, more common in the United States.
- Polyester (fabric/fiber)
- Synthetic fiber
The word "terylene" primarily refers to the textile material. It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs, as it is a noun denoting a specific substance.
- a kind of polyester fabric