Antonyms for
nylon
Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together
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No Antonyms Found for Nylon

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All Definitions for Nylon

Below are all the dictionary definitions of nylon:

1Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together
2Ow generically used for this type of polymer.
3A stocking originally fabricated from nylon
4Also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
5A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.
6New York-London, a reference to transatlantic life, people who spend time in both cities, or a transatlantic culture featuring both cities.
7Alternative letter-case form of NYLON. [(often attributively) New York-London, a reference to transatlantic life, people who spend time in both cities, or a transatlantic culture featuring both cities.]

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Common antonyms for nylon. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

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About antonyms for nylon

Finding the right antonym for nylon helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together", nylon has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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