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modacrylic|mɒdəˈkrɪlɪk| [f. modified ppl. a. + acrylic n.] A type of synthetic fibre consisting of molecules with between 35 and 85 per cent by mass of {b1}CH2CH(CN){b1} units (derived from acrylonitrile), which is used for children's nightwear, dresses, and household textiles.
1959Federal Register (U.S.) 10 Feb. 981/2 The following generic names for manufactured fibers..are hereby established... Modacrylic. 1964Which? Aug. 253/1 Fabrics made from modacrylic are easy to wash in warm water, and require little or no ironing. 1973Materials & Technol. VI. vii. 495 Materials such as Saran and modacrylics do not burn but shrink away from the flame. 1974Encycl. Brit. Micropædia VI. 958/2 Wigs made of modacrylics have had good acceptance. |