modacrylic
/ˌmɒdəˈkrɪlɪk
/adjective
Of or denoting a synthetic textile fibre which is a polymer containing a high proportion of units derived from acrylonitrile.Our modacrylic range has something for everyone and human hair and mohair wigs are our specialty....
- Since modacrylic fibers are copolymerized with vinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride, they are flame retardant.
- The low softening temperatures of modacrylic fibers allow them to be stretched, embossed and molded into special shapes.
noun [mass noun]
A modacrylic textile fibre.Most stuffed animals have an outer covering of fake fur, usually synthetic materials (polyester, acrylic or modacrylic) or natural materials (wool, wool/cotton, mohair, or alpaca)....
- And ‘Evolutionary Plastic’ and modacrylic are the first inherently flame-retardant synthetic fibers.
- Finally, acrylic and modacrylic are the predominant fibers used in the fast-growing craft yarn market.
Origin
1950s: from modified (past participle of modify) + acrylic.