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Nylon was invented by a chemist working for Du Pont in 1935. It is widely believed that the name Nylon was given because of the two countries, New York and London, who were involved in its creation.
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Is nylon a common noun?
Yes, the noun 'nylon' is a common noun, a general word for a type of a strong, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer that can be produced as filaments, sheets, or molded objects; a word for any nylon in any form.
Who invented the word 'hello'?
telephone operators invented the word 'hello'.
Who invented the word poop?
No one really knows who invented the word poop. It is just there like any other word.
Who invented the word cool?
Efrain did.
When was the word no invented?
Year 1
Why was nylon invented?
Nylon was invented to show the woman we sexy
How was nylon invented?
By Dupont Chemical Co. and it means new york.London. nylon.
Was there Nylon in the Middle Ages?
There was no nylon in the Middle Ages. Nylon was invented in the 20th century; the Middle Ages ended in the 15th.
Which artificial fiber was invented in 1938?
Nylon
When was the first nylon toothbrush invented?
1401
When was the Nylon stocking invented?
Although nylon was not originally invented for use in stockings, it was unveiled in this design in 1939 at the World's Fair in New York to a women's club.
What is the origin of the word nylon?
The word nylon came about in the 1930's. It is a combination of the English word "cotton" and the English word "rayon."
Who invented nylon tights?
the fresh prince of belair
Who invented nylon stockings?
dr.wallace h. carothers
Who discovered nylon?
Nylon was not discovered it was invented. Wallace Carothers first produced it in 1935 at the DuPont Experimental Station.
What polymer was invented fifty years ago to replace silk?
Nylon, invented by a chemist at the DuPont Chemical Company in 1935, and first used in women's stockings in 1940.
What is full form of nylon?
The "on" at the end is to allude to the ends of the names of such fibers as Cotton and Rayon, and they just picked the "nyl" because they liked the way it sounded. The story about nylon being short for New York and London is...just a story. The full form of nylon is either Nylon-6 or Nylon-6.6, depending on manufacturer. DuPont invented Nylon-6.6 and holds a patent on its manufacture. BASF wanted also to make nylon because it sells very well so they invented Nylon-6.
