"mylar" meaning in All languages combined

See mylar on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmaɪlɑɹ/ [US] Forms: mylars [plural]
Etymology: From a trademark. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} mylar (countable and uncountable, plural mylars)
  1. A polyester film. Wikipedia link: en:mylar Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms (polyester film): BoPET

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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          "ref": "1996, Rangachar Kasturi, Karl Tombre, Graphics recognition: methods and applications:",
          "text": "The heavy use causes the mylars to develop extensive local warping […]",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "2003, R A Hanel, Exploration of the solar system by infrared remote sensing:",
          "text": "In the far infrared a self-supporting layer, such as a sheet of mylar stretched over a plane circular surface, is widely used.",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "2007, Thomas Petruzzellis, 22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius:",
          "text": "This table provides the value of alphanumeric coded ceramic, mylar and mica capacitors […]",
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