"mylar" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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Download JSON data for mylar meaning in English (1.8kB)

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