"Orlon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From orl- (perhaps after Orleans) + -on (compare nylon, rayon, developed by the same company). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Orlon (uncountable)
  1. a synthetic fibre used in yarn and knitwear Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Knitting, Materials Translations (synthetic fibre): orlon (French), orlon (Turkish)
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