Definition of "mylar"

The heavy use causes the mylars to develop extensive local warping […]

1996, Rangachar Kasturi, Karl Tombre, Graphics recognition: methods and applications

In the far infrared a self-supporting layer, such as a sheet of mylar stretched over a plane circular surface, is widely used.

2003, R A Hanel, Exploration of the solar system by infrared remote sensing

This table provides the value of alphanumeric coded ceramic, mylar and mica capacitors […]

2007, Thomas Petruzzellis, 22 Radio and Receiver Projects for the Evil Genius