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acrylic fiber

acrylic fiber

1 4.6
A warm, soft material made from plastic like wool used for clothes and furniture covers
  • noun
  • /əˈkrɪlɪk ˈfaɪbər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fibra acrílica
  • The sweater is made from acrylic fiber.

Examples

  • Unlike wool, acrylic fiber is hypoallergenic and easy to care for.

  • The soft blanket is made from acrylic fiber, which keeps me warm and cozy during winter nights.

  • Many sweaters are made from acrylic fiber because it is lightweight and warm.

  • The upholstery was crafted with acrylic fiber to resist fading and wear.

  • Many sportswear brands use acrylic fibers for their products.

  • Many sportswear brands use acrylic fiber in their clothing because it is both lightweight and durable.

  • My new sofa is upholstered in acrylic fiber, making it resistant to stains and easy to clean.

Synonyms

acrylic
vsacrylic fiber
2 4.0

A man-made fiber used to make soft, warm clothing that is easy to wash

is the specific textile made from acrylonitrile polymers for clothing and upholstery
synthetic fiber
vsacrylic fiber
  • Specialized
1 4.0

A fiber made using chemicals, not from plants or animals

is a specific type made from acrylonitrile used for clothing and upholstery

How Warm

down
34 4.8
wool
140 1.0
acrylic fiber
  • Specialized
1 4.6
polyester fiber
  • Specialized
1 3.3

Surface Forms

acrylic fiber singular
acrylic fibers plural

Morphology

acrylic + fiber

The noun phrase denotes a fiber made from acrylic, so its meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'acrylic' (the material) with 'fiber' (the filament). This material-of relationship is a regular noun–noun composition found across languages and follows standard English naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.

Etymology

Acrylic fiber gets its name from the man-made material acrylic, which is turned into thin yarn-like fibers; imagine soft plastic threads spun to look and feel like wool. That's why the name means a warm, lightweight, man-made 'fiber' used in clothes and furniture.