aramid

ar·a·mid | \ ˈa-rə-məd

How to pronounce aramid (audio)

, -ˌmid, ˈer-ə- \

Definition of aramid

: any of a group of lightweight but very strong heat-resistant synthetic aromatic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, or sheets and used especially in textiles and plastics

Examples of aramid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The previous research that has enabled spinning new para-aramid mixes into gold is the adjustment of Kevlar fibers at the microscopic level. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "New Super Material Is a Game Changer for Firefighters, Soldiers," 3 July 2020 Made with fiberglass and aramid for extra durability. — Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, "The best field hockey stick," 12 Aug. 2020 Dupont invented both Kevlar and a meta-aramid named Nomex, both of which form the basis for this research. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "New Super Material Is a Game Changer for Firefighters, Soldiers," 3 July 2020 But plane tires are incredibly strong thanks to cords of nylon, or a synthetic polymer called aramid, that are embedded below the tread. — Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, "Why Airplane Tires Almost Never Have a Blowout," 22 Aug. 2016 The Pitaka Minimalist iPhone X Case has a simple pattern on its black exterior, and it’s made of aramid fiber for durability and top-notch protection against drops and scratches. — Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY, "The 10 best cases for your new iPhone X," 3 Nov. 2017 Carbon aramid epoxy composite in the chassis yields an ultrafast Formula One racer that weighs less than 1,400 pounds. — Wired Staff, WIRED, "Superfibers Loom Large," 1 Apr. 2005 Riggers have been splicing lines of aramid fibers and rebuilding winches under headlamps in Jersey City while the sailors rest each night. — Chris Museler, New York Times, "Testing on the Water in America’s Cup," 5 May 2016

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“Aramid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aramid. Accessed 16 Jan. 2021.

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