Dynel
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a brand of modacrylic fiber used in textiles, characterized chiefly by its strength, rapid drying rate, and noncombustibility.
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yarn or fabric made of this fiber.
Example Sentences
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While Sprouse presented an intimidating exterior — he was known for his head-to-toe black ensembles, nail polish and grungy black Dynel wigs — he was sweet and shy, his friends said.
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2022
In March, 2015, Michelle Wilkins, 26, went to a house in Longmont, Colorado, to meet Dynel Lane, who was selling baby clothes via Craigslist.
From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2015
A judge ordered Dynel Catrece Lane, 34, held on a $2 million bond at Boulder County Jail.
From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2015
Because the Navy banned all inflammable materials, the ship has no wooden ornaments or canvas paintings; public rooms are decorated with cold aluminum and glass sculptures and panels, or flame-resistant Dynel fabrics.
From Time Magazine Archive
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From the Prudential and Metropolitan Life insurance companies it borrowed $300 million to step up its output of petroleum products, plastics, iron alloys and its new wool-like synthetic fiber, Dynel.
From Time Magazine Archive
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