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Durex

British  
/ ˈdjʊərɛks /

noun

  1. a brand of condom

  2. a brand of adhesive tape

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Meanwhile, the group said Durex sales also grew strongly in emerging markets, especially in China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser, which makes Nurofen tablets, cold remedy Lemsip and Durex, saw a pick-up in China after a decline in volumes because of lockdowns.

From Reuters • Mar. 2, 2023

In 2019, he was hired to lead Reckitt Benckiser, the British conglomerate that makes Lysol disinfectant and Durex condoms.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2022

Meanwhile, Reckitt, the consumer goods company behind Durex and Dettol, said it also would raise prices to offset higher running costs.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2022

In the ensuing months, his YouTube profits grew, thanks to partnerships with brands such as Coca-Cola and Durex.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 17, 2019