nylon
UK[ˈnaɪlɒn]US[ˈnaɪlɑːn]
n
a very strong artificial material used for making clothes, rope, brushes, etc.
n
(nylons) stockings or tights made of nylon.
Etymology
the word 'nylon' is a 20th-century invention, coined by the american chemical company du pont. its origin is not rooted in classical languages but is a deliberately crafted trademark. popular but unverified stories suggest the 'nyl-' element was arbitrary and the '-on' was chosen to resemble the endings of other synthetic fibers like 'rayon' and 'cotton'. the name's primary logic was to be distinctive, pronounceable, and suggestive of modernity and strength, successfully transitioning from a brand name to a generic term for the polyamide fiber.
Analysis
this is a simplex word. it is an invented trademark with no classical morphemes to analyze.
Examples
the tent is made from waterproof nylon.
she bought a new pair of black nylons.
nylon is commonly used in manufacturing fishing lines and parachutes.