wókno

wókno is a Polish term that usually appears as the non-diacritic form of włókno, the word for fiber or filament. Standard Polish orthography uses "włókno," but "wókno" may be found in texts where diacritics are omitted, in OCR outputs, or in some historical materials.

In general, a fiber (wókno) is a long, slender structure that can be natural or manufactured. Fibers are typically described by properties such as diameter, length, tensile strength, elasticity, and moisture absorption. They serve as the fundamental units in many materials and applications.

Natural fibers come from plants (for example cotton, flax, hemp) or animals (such as wool, silk), and some mineral fibers are also classified this way. Synthetic fibers are made from polymers and include polyester, nylon, and acrylic; specialized fibers include glass and carbon fibers used in engineering and high-performance composites.

Applications vary by domain. In textiles, fibers are spun into yarns and fabrics. In biology, they include nerve fibers and muscle fibers that perform transport, signaling, or contraction functions. In technology and engineering, optical fibers transmit light, while other fibers reinforce composite materials to improve strength and stiffness.

Overall, wókno (as a form of włókno) denotes slender, threadlike structures that can carry mechanical load, convey signals, or form the basis of a wide range of materials and products. The precise meaning depends on context, spanning textiles, biology, and engineering.