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Nylon

nylon

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Meaning of Nylon

synthetic fiber

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German[ˈnyːlɔn]
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Nylon belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between Nylon / Perlon / Chemiefaser / Synthetikfaser / Textilfaser / Faserstoff

🇩🇪German
Nylon

Technical term for the synthetic polymer; in everyday use it often refers to the material behind nylon products.

B1Often

Die Jacke besteht aus Polyamid und ist daher sehr leicht.

Куртка сделана из полиамида и поэтому очень лёгкая.

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🇩🇪German
Perlon

An old brand name for polyamide; often used as a historical or everyday label for nylon.

B1Rarely

Früher wurden viele Strümpfe aus Perlon hergestellt.

Раньше многие чулки изготавливались из перлона.

C
🇩🇪German
Chemiefaser

General term for a fiber produced by chemical processes; emphasizes industrial origin.

B1Often

Das Hemd enthält neben Baumwolle auch Chemiefasern.

Рубашка содержит не только хлопок, но и химические волокна.

S
🇩🇪German
Synthetikfaser

Neutral term for a synthetic fiber; sounds more technical than 'Kunstfaser'.

B1Rarely

Moderne Sportsocken bestehen oft aus einer Synthetikfaser.

Современные спортивные носки часто состоят из синтетического волокна.

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🇩🇪German
Textilfaser

Very general word for a fiber used in the textile industry; not necessarily synthetic.

B1Often

Die Textilfaser muss elastisch und haltbar sein.

Текстильное волокно должно быть эластичным и прочным.

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🇩🇪German
Faserstoff

Technical or manufacturing term for fibrous material; often sounds abstract and not everyday.

B1Rarely

Der Faserstoff wird zu feinen Garnen verarbeitet.

Волокнистый материал перерабатывается в тонкую пряжу.

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How to pronounce Nylon and what this word means

Nylon translation: нейлон. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Nylon

[ˈnyːlɔn]

Nylon translation

нейлон

Nylon transcription

[ˈnyːlɔn]

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Nylon meaning: what does it mean?

künstliche, sehr feste Faser für Kleidung und Accessoires

Nylon pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Nylon is pronounced as [ˈnyːlɔn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Nylon part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, Nylon (нейлон) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Nylon part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, Nylon (нейлон) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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