Monday, September 24, 2007

Word of the week

Word of the Week
span·dex (spān'děks)
–noun
a synthetic fiber composed of a long-chain polymer, used chiefly in the
manufacture of garments to add elasticity.
-adjective
Of or relating to spandex or its elastic qualities.

[Origin: 1955–60; anagram of expands]

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