aramid

American

[ar-uh-mid] / ˈær ə mɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

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

Etymology

Origin of aramid

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

Example Sentences

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The Pitaka MagEZ Case 2 is made of the same tough aramid fibers that the military and the aerospace industry use in ballistic body armor.

From The Verge • Sep. 27, 2021

Aniat aramid a duduat tugaona Page 125inganat panacaparsuana?

From A Little Book of Filipino Riddles by Starr, Frederick

Ania ti aramid ti babay a dina malpas?

From A Little Book of Filipino Riddles by Starr, Frederick

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