Orlon

[ awr-lon ]

/ ˈɔr lɒn /

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Trademark.

a brand of synthetic, acrylic textile fiber of light weight, wrinkle resistance, and resistance to weathering and many chemicals.

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Words nearby Orlon

Orléans, Orléans, d', orlfly, Orlich, orlo, Orlon, orlop, Orlov, Orly, Ormandy, Ormazd

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How to use Orlon in a sentence

Orlon fell in beside Seaton and the party turned toward the observatory.
Skylark Three|Edward Elmer Smith
"We will land soon, but not hard," replied Orlon confidently, and the landing was as he had foretold.
Skylark Three|Edward Elmer Smith
Now at the door of the observatory, Dorothy paused and shrank back against Seaton, her eyes widening as she stared at Orlon.
Skylark Three|Edward Elmer Smith
In any event, many generations of the women of the Orlon will work upon it until it is complete.
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"I shall join you in person very shortly," Orlon said, and the projection vanished.
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British Dictionary definitions for Orlon

Orlon

/ (ˈɔːlɒn) /

noun

trademark a crease-resistant acrylic fibre or fabric used for clothing, furnishings, etc

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