spandex

[ span-deks ]

nounChemistry.
  1. a synthetic fiber composed of a long-chain polymer, used chiefly in the manufacture of garments to add elasticity.

Origin of spandex

1
First recorded in 1955–60; anagram of expands

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spandex

/ (ˈspændɛks) /


noun
  1. a type of synthetic stretch fabric made from polyurethane fibre

Origin of spandex

1
C20: coined from an anagram of expands

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