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aramid

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[ar-uh-mid] / ˈær ə mɪd /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. 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