Gore-Tex (gôr'teks , gohr'-) Trademark
1. a breathable, water-repellent fabric
laminate used on clothing, shoes, etc.
Vel-cro (vel'kroh) Trademark
1. a fastening tape consisting of opposing
pieces of nylon fabric, one with tiny
hooks and the other with a dense pile,
that interlock when pressed together,
used as a closure on garments, luggage,
etc.
Tef-lon (tef'lon)
1. Trademark. a fluorocarbon polymer with
slippery, nonsticking properties: used
in the manufacture of electrical
insulation, cookware coatings, etc.
adj.
2. characterized by imperviousness to blame
or criticism: a Teflon politician.
regards,
Tom Walker
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