Any of various synthetic thermoplastic polymers with a straight-chain polyamide structure, many of which are tough, lightweight, and resistant to…

A proprietary name for: nylon 6, a type of nylon produced by the polymerization of caprolactam.

A proprietary name for: any of various varieties of nylon made from castor oil, typically used in protective coatings.

= nylon, n.

A proprietary name for: a type of strong, light nylon fibre used to make carpets, upholstery fabrics, fleeces, etc.; a fabric made from such fibre…

A type of nylon fibre; (also) any of various fabrics (typically flexible and lightweight) made from this fibre, used esp. in the manufacture of…