modacrylic fiber

noun

mod·​acryl·​ic fiber ˌmä-də-ˈkri-lik- How to pronounce modacrylic fiber (audio)
: any of various synthetic textile fibers that are long-chain polymers composed of 35 to 85 percent by weight of acrylonitrile units

Word History

Etymology

modified acrylic

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of modacrylic fiber was in 1960

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“Modacrylic fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modacrylic%20fiber. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

modacrylic fiber

noun
mod·​acryl·​ic fiber ˌmȧd-ə-ˌkril-ik- How to pronounce modacrylic fiber (audio)
: a synthetic fiber used for clothing that dries quickly and resists burning
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