aramid

[ ar-uh-mid ]

nounChemistry.
  1. any of a class of synthetic aromatic long-chain polyamides capable of extrusion into fibers having resistance to high temperatures and great strength.

Origin of aramid

1
Probably ar(omatic) + -amid, respelling of amide

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