noun🔗ShareNylonOriginally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer."My mother used nylon stockings for many years, before they were replaced by other types of synthetic fibers. "Ma mère a utilisé des bas en nylon pendant de nombreuses années, avant qu'ils ne soient remplacés par d'autres types de fibres synthétiques.materialcompoundchemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBas en nylon(in the plural) A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs."I tore a hole in my nylons while walking home through the woods."J'ai déchiré un trou dans mes bas en nylon en rentrant à pied dans les bois.materialwearstyleappearanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
