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polynose

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈpɒlɪnəʊz/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to a modification of viscose fibers in which the cellulose is copolymerized.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Eastern, Europe, not-comparable

Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of samara (“winged fruit from trees”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: samara

Antonyms: none provided

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Etymology

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