aramid: Meaning and Definition of

ar•a•mid

Pronunciation: (ar'u-mid), [key]
— n. Chem.
  1. 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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