Brand Names in common language

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A few examples of brand names that became so popular that they are now used as names for the product category:

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: business brands brand names language culture

• Brand NameGeneric Name
• Ace Bandageelastic bandage
• Band-Aidsplastic bandages
• Chapsticklip balm
• Jell-Ogelatin dessert
• Kleenexfacial tissues
• Q-Tipscotton swabs
• Scotch Tapecellophane tape
• Styrofoamplastic foam
• Teflonnonstick coating
• Vaselinepetroleum jelly
• Velcrohook and loop fastener
• Walkmanportable cassette player with headphones
• Xeroxphotocopier