nylon
/ˈnaɪlɒn/noun
mass noun
1- a tough, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer with a protein-like chemical structure, able to be produced as filaments, sheets, or moulded objects尼龙。
1.1
- fabric or yarn made from nylon fibres尼龙织品; 尼龙纱。
1.2
nylons
stockings or tights made of nylon尼龙长袜; 尼龙紧身衣。
词源
1930s: an invented word， on the pattern of cotton and rayon.