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In 1940, John W. Eckelberry of DuPont stated that the letters "nyl" were arbitrary and the "on" was copied from the suffixes of other fibers such as cotton and rayon.
A later publication by DuPont explained that the name was originally intended to be "No-Run" ("run" meaning "unravel"), but was modified to avoid making such an unjustified claim and to make the word sound better.
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What has been used in such items as nets fabrics and ropes concrete or nylon?
Nylon
Can nylon be ductile?
It is as its made, that's how you get nylon thread.
Are plastic and nylon minerals?
Yes...Nylon does meet the definition of a plastic.
Are most dishwasher baskets wire coated or solid nylon?
I install many dishwashers and have never seen any solid nylon baskets.I install many dishwashers and have never seen any solid nylon baskets.
What happens to the rod when it is rub by nylon?
Oh, dude, when you rub a rod with nylon, it transfers some of its electrons to the rod, giving it a negative charge. This is because nylon has a higher affinity for electrons than the rod. So yeah, the rod gets all charged up and ready to party with some static electricity.
What year was the word sex was coined in what year?
it was coined in 1382
What is the term coined in 1803 for a newly coined word or phrase?
Neologism
Name of the Italian painter who coined automobile?
Italian painter who coined the word automobile
Who coined the word metamorphosis?
I believe it was coined in 1833 by Scottish geologist Charles Lyell.
Who coined the word geography?
Eratosthenes
Coined the word atom?
Democritus
Who coined the word 'million'?
Pythagoras
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.
Where doed nylon come from?
The word nylon is from names of two cities:NY = New YorkLON = London
What word was coined in 1382?
The word "sarcasm" is believed to have been coined in 1382. It originates from the Greek word "sarkasmos," which means a tearing of the flesh or a bitter sneer.
Who coined the word gene?
w.johannsen in 1909
What is a danger that can be coined from the word pliers?
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