单词 | Lastex |
释义 | Lastex/ˈlastɛks/Now historical noun A yarn formed from a combination of an elastic material with a fibre thread, used in the manufacture of corsetry, swimwear, etc.
Origin1930s; earliest use found in The New York Times. Probably an alteration of latex after elastic, although perhaps compare names of fabrics with the ending -tex, as e.g. Aertex. |
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