dacron

See also: Dacron

English

Etymology

Originated in 1951 (as Dacron) as a trademark, modern coinage by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. on the model of nylon.

Noun

dacron (countable and uncountable, plural dacrons)

  1. A polymer, polyethylene terephthalate PET, as used for making thread and cloth.

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