monofilament

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mono- +‎ filament

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monofilament (plural monofilaments)

  1. (textiles) A single strand of man-made fiber
    • 1997, Mark Kurlansky, Cod, page 124:
      In the twentieth century, the gill net became almost invisible when hemp twine was replaced first by nylon and then by monofilament. Since monofilament is fairly indestructible, it is estimated that a modern "ghost net" may continue to fish on its own for as long as five years.

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