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Spandex — fiber Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity. It is strong, but less durable than natural Latex, its major non synthetic competitor. It is a polyurethane polyurea copolymer that was co invented in 1959 by… … Wikipedia
Spandex — Span dex, prop. n. An elastic textile material, used for clothing [Trade name] [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spandex — synthetic fiber, 1959, American English, proprietary name, an arbitrary formation from EXPAND (Cf. expand) … Etymology dictionary
spandex — ► NOUN trademark ▪ a type of stretchy polyurethane fabric. ORIGIN an arbitrary formation from EXPAND(Cf. ↑expansible) … English terms dictionary
spandex — ☆ spandex [span′deks΄ ] n. [arbitrary metathesis of EXPAND] an elastic fiber, chiefly a synthetic polymer of polyurethane, used in girdles, swimsuits, etc … English World dictionary
Spandex — Sportbekleidung aus Elastan Elastan, im nord amerikanischen Sprachraum Spandex, in anderen Ländern elastane, ist eine äußerst dehnbare Kunstfaser. Sie ähnelt Gummi, hat aber eine höhere Festigkeit und ist haltbarer. Die ersten Fasern aus Elastan… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Spandex — Élasthanne Bobine d élasthanne … Wikipédia en Français
spandex — Said out of nowhere as a response to something else, seemingly out of nowhere. A: Oh, seventeen! B: Spandex … Dictionary of american slang
spandex — Said out of nowhere as a response to something else, seemingly out of nowhere. A: Oh, seventeen! B: Spandex … Dictionary of american slang
Spandex fetishism — Spandex Zentai suit Spandex fetishism is a fetishistic attraction to people wearing stretch fabrics. Spandex garments are often worn by swimmers, dancers, rowers, contortionists and circus performers, and spandex fetishists may incorporate… … Wikipedia
