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monofilament
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mon·o·fil·a·ment  (mn-fl-mnt)
n.
A single strand of untwisted synthetic fiber, such as nylon, used especially for fishing line.

monofilament [ˌmɒnəˈfɪləmənt], monofil [ˈmɒnəfɪl]
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) synthetic thread or yarn composed of a single strand rather than twisted fibres
2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Angling) a fishing line made of monofilaments


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Most modern dryer fabric designs use single monofilaments for the complete permeability range.
This flexibility allows it to make products like clear-coated greenhouse covers reinforced with monofilaments or tarpaulins laminated onto monofilament grids for truck covers and large tents.
Patients able to feel both monofilaments were considered normal (no neuropathy).
 
 
 
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