"Gore-Tex" meaning in All languages combined

See Gore-Tex on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Named after American inventor Robert W. Gore (1937–2020) and textile. Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|inventor||||}} inventor, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Robert W. Gore}} Robert W. Gore, {{named-after|en|Robert W. Gore|born=1937|died=2020|nat=American|occ=inventor|wplink==}} Named after American inventor Robert W. Gore (1937–2020) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Gore-Tex
  1. A synthetic ePTFE (Teflon) fabric that is permeable to water vapour but impermeable to water drops; used for making breathable rainwear. Categories (topical): Fabrics Related terms: PTFE, ePTFE, Teflon, PU
    Sense id: en-Gore-Tex-en-name-Cxw9bJxg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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