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aramid
[ ar-uh-mid ]
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.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aramid1
Probably ar(omatic) + -amid, respelling of amide
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