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    under the brand 'Terylene'. Subsequently E. I. DuPont launched the brand 'Dacron'. As of 2022, there are many brands around the world, mostly Asian. Polyester...
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    exposure of the dilated portion of the aorta and insertion of a synthetic (Dacron or Gore-Tex) graft (tube). Once the graft is sewn into the proximal (toward...
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  • Beginning of Time to the End of the Universe, also known as National Lampoon's Dacron, Ohio (1980; with P. J. O'Rourke) The Joy of Sex: A Dirty Love Story (1982;...
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    dyes. Polyesters are also used to make bottles, films, tarpaulin, sails (Dacron), canoes, liquid crystal displays, holograms, filters, dielectric film for...
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  • Disc One No. Title Length 1. "Bob in Dacron, First Movement" 5:36 2. "Bob in Dacron, Second Movement" 6:34 3. "Sad Jane, First Movement" 4:46 4. "Sad Jane...
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    in contrast to completely synthetic fibers such as nylon (polyamide) or dacron (polyester), which the chemist synthesizes from low-molecular weight compounds...
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    plan Staysail schooner, ca. 26,000 sq ft (2,400 m2) in seven triangular Dacron self-furled sails on five masts Speed 10–15 knots (19–28 km/h; 12–17 mph)...
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    dope; modern fabric-covered designs usually use synthetic materials such as Dacron and butyrate dope for adhesive. Modern methods are often used in the restoration...
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  • Bermuda Sails Mainsail area Dacron reefing sail - 61 sq ft (5.7 m2) Mylar sail - 76 sq ft (7.1 m2) Jib/genoa area Optional Dacron jib - 13 sq ft (1.2 m2)...
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    Misplacement of fletchings can change the arrow's flight path dramatically. Dacron and other modern materials offer high strength for their weight and are...
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