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polyamide

[ pol-ee-am-ahyd, -id ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a polymer in which the monomer units are linked together by the amide group –CONH–.


polyamide

/ -mɪd; ˌpɒlɪˈæmaɪd /

noun

  1. any one of a class of synthetic polymeric materials containing recurring -CONH- groups See also nylon
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polyamide

/ pŏl′ē-ămīd′ /

  1. A polymer produced by the reaction of the amino group (NH 2 ) from one molecule with the carboxylic acid group (CO 2 H) from another molecule. The resulting structure is similar to that of a protein. Silk is a naturally occurring polyamide, and nylon is a synthetic polyamide.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of polyamide1

First recorded in 1925–30; poly- + amide
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Example Sentences

Notably, wrenching this ultra-strong polyamide apart required two times more force than breaking steel of the same thickness.

Like Kevlar, the polyamide molecules in this new material tether to each other via hydrogen bonding all along the lengths of their chains, thereby reinforcing the material’s overall strength.

The bonded, shock-absorbing polyamide shell, with carbon fiber below the foot, means it also skis amazingly damp at speed.

Fabric Makeup and DensityMicrofiber used for cleaning cloths is made up of a combination of polyester and polyamide.

We also looked for a decent percentage of polyamide, an indicator of a good cloth.

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