Nylons Definition–noun | 1. | any of a class of thermoplastic polyamides capable of extrusion when molten into fibers, sheets, etc., of extreme toughness, strength, and elasticity, synthesized by the interaction of a dicarboxylic acid with a diamine: used esp. for yarn, fabrics, and bristles, as for brushes. | | 2. | nylons, stockings made of nylon, esp. sheer, full-length ones for women. | |
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any synthetic plastic material composed of polyamides of high molecular weight and usually, but not always, manufactured as a fibre. Nylons were developed in the 1930s by a research team headed by ...
industrial polymers, major
In October 1938, DuPont announced the invention of the first wholly synthetic fibre ever produced. Given the trade name Nylon (which has now become a generic term), the material was actually ...
Hill, Julian Werner
U.S. research chemist whose discoveries led to the creation of nylon (b. Sept. 4, 1904--d. Jan. 28, 1996).technology, history of
The possibility of creating artificial fibres was another 19th-century discovery that did not become commercially significant until the 20th century, when such fibres were developed alongside the ...
textile
The accumulation of static electricity in such synthetic fibres as nylon, polyesters, and acrylics produces clinging, which may be reduced by application of permanent antistatic agents during ...
chemical compound
The formation of a single bond between two molecules, or two parts of the same molecule, accompanied by the elimination of water (or another small molecule such as an alcohol) is a condensation ...
Ulhasnagar
city, northwestern Maharashtra state, western India. It lies northeast of Mumbai (Bombay). Part of the Thana industrial area, it specializes in the manufacture of chemicals and silk and nylon ...
carboxylic acid
Polyamides can be formed by two different methods. The first is the condensation of molecules that contain both a carboxyl and an amino (NH2or NH) group. This is the method by which proteins are ...
Carothers, Wallace Hume
American chemist who developed nylon, the first synthetic polymer fibre to be produced commercially (in 1938) and one that laid the foundation of the synthetic-fibre industry.benzyl alcohol
an organic compound, of molecular formula C6H5CH2OH, that occurs combined with carboxylic acids (as esters) in balsams and oils of jasmine and other flowers. Several of its natural and synthetic ...
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Related topics from Ask NewsBonus Hints: The Virtues Of Old Nylons, Adhesive-Backed Plastics
Hartford Courant - Found Dec. 16, 2008
Here are more hints and a heads-up: " Old nylons can be safely used to dust fragile lampshades and get into tight corners.
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Hints from Heloise: Old nylons make great dust mops
Columbus Dispatch - Found Dec. 21, 2008
Dear Heloise: Some hints and a heads-up: ⢠Old nylons can be used to dust lampshades and get into tight corners.
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Hints from Heloise: Use nylons to dust in tight spots
Deseret Morning News - Found Dec. 18, 2008
Here are more hints and a heads-up: Old nylons can be safely used to dust fragile lampshades and get into tight corners.
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From nylons to cords
Abilene Reporter - Found Dec. 17, 2008
Here are more hints and a heads-up: Old nylons can be safely used to dust fragile lampshades and get into tight corners.
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Amy Sky, Nylons raising funds for Hospice Simcoe
Simcoe.com - Found Nov. 29, 2008
Canadian songstress Amy Sky and the veteran a cappella group The Nylons will take the stage at the Gryphon Theatre next week to help raise funds for
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Amy Sky, Nylons raising funds for Hospice Simcoe
The Barrie Advance - Found Nov. 27, 2008
Canadian songstress Amy Sky and the veteran a cappella group The Nylons will take the stage at the Gryphon Theatre next week to help raise funds for
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See Vampires, Idols, Nylons, Bond, Romeo & Juliet in the city this ...
Winnipeg Sun - Found Nov. 20, 2008
6. The Nylons Christmas Friday @ Club Regent 'Tis the season for a cappella carols.
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SJP makes a statement in $250 nylons
New York Daily News - Found Oct. 22, 2008
... makes a statement in $250 nylons nnn NY Daily Deliveryn Get the latest , and delivered to your homen ","nnn Your ticket to the VIP ...
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A chance to get intimate with The Nylons
Belleville Intelligencer - Found Oct. 21, 2008
'Golden tickets' available for Nov. 29 show at Empire Theatre Posted 13 hours ago The Nylons are special enough.
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Tale of George's ink pellet and our teacher's nylons
Ilford Recorder - Found Oct. 2, 2008
George flicked a wildly misdirected ink pellet. Unfortunately for her, and even more so for George, it landed on Mrs Cookson's precious nylons.
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