Definition of Spandex

1. Noun. An elastic synthetic fabric.

Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile

Definition of Spandex

1. Noun. a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spandex

1. a synthetic elastic fiber [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spandex

spamvertize
spamvertizement
spamvertizements
span
span loading
spanaemia
spanaemic
spanakopita
spanakopitas
spancel
spanceled
spanceling
spancelled
spancelling
spancels
spandex (current term)
spandexes
spandite
spandites
spandrel
spandrels
spandril
spandrils
spane
spaned
spaneria
spanerias
spanes
spang
spange

Literary usage of Spandex

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Trends in Japanese Textile Technology by John E. Berkowitch (2000)
"The recovery is supposedly superior to that of spandex at -30°C. Other properties, such as color fastness, chlorine resistance, light resistance, ..."

2. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (1918)
"The male penultimate ventral abdominal segment is remarkable there pulchra of Rehn, actually an absolute synonym of spandex percheron 1 Ann. k.-k. ..."

3. Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing And Employing America for a by Cosepup, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences (2007)
"... synthetic polymers, Bakelite, Plexiglas; synthetic rubbers, neoprene, nylon; polyethylene, polyester, Saran Wrap, Dacron, Lycra spandex fiber, Kevlar; ..."

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