mylar
English
Etymology
From a trademark.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈmaɪlɑɹ/
Noun
mylar (countable and uncountable, plural mylars)
- A polyester film.
- 1996, Rangachar Kasturi, Karl Tombre, Graphics recognition: methods and applications
- The heavy use causes the mylars to develop extensive local warping […]
- 2003, R A Hanel, Exploration of the solar system by infrared remote sensing:
- In the far infrared a self-supporting layer, such as a sheet of mylar stretched over a plane circular surface, is widely used.
- 2007, Thomas Petruzzellis, 22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius:
- This table provides the value of alphanumeric coded ceramic, mylar and mica capacitors […]
- 1996, Rangachar Kasturi, Karl Tombre, Graphics recognition: methods and applications
Synonyms
- (polyester film): BoPET