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bicomponent

adjective bi·com·po·nent \(ˌ)bī-kəm-ˈpō-nənt, -käm-, -ˈkäm-ˌ\

Definition of BICOMPONENT

:  being a fiber made of two polymers having slightly different physical properties so that the fiber has a permanent crimp and fabrics made from it have inherent bulk and stretchability
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First Known Use of BICOMPONENT

1962

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