aramid fiber

noun

1. a fiber having resistance to high temperatures and great strength, formed from an aramid and used in materials for bulletproof vests and radial tires.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aramid fiber¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Credit for that in-bounds, out-of-bounds versatility comes from Scott’s robust but tempered use of carbon fiber—there’s a weave of carbon paired with dampening aramid fibers in lieu of metal.

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