orlon

/'ɔ:lɔn/

Thân thiện

A woman wears a soft orlon sweater on a cool autumn day.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A synthetic acrylic fiber: "Orlon" is a trademarked name for a type of lightweight, strong, and crease-resistant acrylic fiber.
   • A fabric made from this fiber: "Orlon" also refers to the soft, wool-like fabric produced from Orlon yarns, often used in sweaters and other knitwear.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Her favorite sweater is made of soft, warm Orlon.
  • The invention of Orlon provided a durable alternative to natural fibers.

Advanced Usage

• As a material descriptor: Often used attributively to describe products made from the fiber.
  • He bought an Orlon pullover for the winter.

Variants and Related Words

• Acrylic (n): The generic term for the type of synthetic fiber to which Orlon belongs.
  • Acrylic fabrics are easy to care for.

Synonyms

• Acrylic fiber: A general term for man-made fibers of the same chemical type.
• Synthetic wool: A descriptive term for fabrics that mimic the properties of wool.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an acrylic fiber or the lightweight crease-resistant fabric made with Orlon yarns

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