What does monofilament mean?
Monofilament means (textiles) A single strand of man-made fiber.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(textiles) A single strand of man-made fiber.
In the twentieth century, the gill net became almost invisible when hemp twine was replaced first by nylon and then by monofilament. Since monofilament is fairly indestructible, it is estimated that a modern "ghost net" may continue to fish on its own for as long as five years.
Use monofilament when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Monofilament means (textiles) A single strand of man-made fiber.
Common synonyms include monofil.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
In the twentieth century, the gill net became almost invisible when hemp twine was replaced first by nylon and then by monofilament. Since monofilament is fairly indestructible, it is estimated that a modern "ghost net" may continue to fish on its own for as long as five years.
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