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New York and London = Nylon.

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Is nylon man made?

It is man made and was made by New York and London


How the name nylon was derived?

The origion of the name Nylon is lost in history, though there are several clever answers/explanations to the nameThe most likely answer is that Nylon was created by both New York and London scientists so they used both of the cities nameNY in Nylon stands for New York andLon are the first three letters of London


If it is AM in London what time is it in New York?

London is 5 hours earlier than New York. If it is 10 AM in London, it is 5 AM in New York.


What are four facts about nylon?

Nylon is a synthetic polymer that was first introduced in the 1930s as a substitute for silk. It is a strong and durable material, making it popular for various applications such as clothing, carpets, and fishing lines. Nylon has good resistance to mildew, moisture, and chemicals, making it suitable for outdoor and industrial uses. Nylon is known for its quick-drying properties and ability to retain its shape, which makes it a common choice for athletic wear and swimwear.


What is full form of nylon?

The "on" at the end is to allude to the ends of the names of such fibers as Cotton and Rayon, and they just picked the "nyl" because they liked the way it sounded. The story about nylon being short for New York and London is...just a story. The full form of nylon is either Nylon-6 or Nylon-6.6, depending on manufacturer. DuPont invented Nylon-6.6 and holds a patent on its manufacture. BASF wanted also to make nylon because it sells very well so they invented Nylon-6.

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Were did nylon get it name from?

Nylon was first established by New York and London. It couldn't be decided what country should get the credit for this new material. The first two letters "n" and "y" stand for New York and the last three letters; "L", "O" and "N" are the first three letters of London. So it reads New york, London.


What is Nylon and how did it get its name?

Nylon got it name because it was developed in New York and London !! They combind names and letters...... Ny (for New York) and lon (for London) and that is how nylon got its name!


Which two cities are described in NYLON?

New York and LONdon


What two cities gave nylon its name?

New York and London


Is nylon man made?

It is man made and was made by New York and London


When was nylon word invented?

Nylon was invented by a chemist working for Du Pont in 1935. It is widely believed that the name Nylon was given because of the two countries, New York and London, who were involved in its creation.


When was nylon invented and do the letters NY and LON stand for New York and London?

No it doesn't mean NY and LOndon. It was a marketing term invented by a team at DuPont. They went through several names, including Duparooh (DuPont Pulls a Rabbit Out of a Hat) Norun (refering to its use as hosiery), nillon, nilon (confusing pronunciation) and finally nylon. For a great article on the history of nylon, see: Bruns, Roger. (1988, Dec.). Of miracles and molecules: The story of nylon. American History Illustrated, 23 (8), 24-29, 48. By Dupont, 1935: inventors.about.com Probably does mean NewYork and London Nylon was invented by Wallace Carothers in 1935. There was a great demand for it as it was used for parachutes and tires. It is still used today in toothbrushes, stockings, fishing products, etc. A "nylon commuter" is someone who commutes between New York and London. A number of "Brand Names " were developed by the inventing company, DUPONT Chemicals, such as NYLON, BANLON, ORLON and RAYON. All were types of woven textiles. Jim Bunting. Toronto. Actually, Jim, rayon was invented around 1885 and it is not a synthetic fiber as were the ones invented by DuPont. Instead, the original rayon was a regenerated cellulose (made from cotton linters and wood pulp). Yes it does stand for New York and London as it was created by scientists from the locations. No it doesn't--see notes above. In the UK we have a programme on the telly, hosted by Stephen Fry, called QI (Quite Interesting) & it assured me when I saw it recently that Nylon is nothing to do with New York & London ! Correct! See notes above. Final answer, Nylon was not named after New York and London.


Is nylon so called because it was first marketed in New York and London?

According to Wikipedia, this is a commonly held belief but isn't true.


Where doed nylon come from?

The word nylon is from names of two cities:NY = New YorkLON = London


Who got it's name from the cites of New York and London where it was marketed initially.?

It was NOT nylon, as was clarified by Dupont in Context, vol. 7, no. 2, 1978.


How far is it from New York to London?

The distance from London to New York is 5585 km.


How the name nylon was derived?

The origion of the name Nylon is lost in history, though there are several clever answers/explanations to the nameThe most likely answer is that Nylon was created by both New York and London scientists so they used both of the cities nameNY in Nylon stands for New York andLon are the first three letters of London