Look up: aramid

1. aramid
   (Learning Modules / Mathematics / Bridges) An artificially-made organic material that forms very long and stiff fibres.
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2. Aramid
   Aromatic polyamide fibers. (Often referred to as Kevlar, DuPont`s trademark.)
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3. aramid
   a fibre in which the fibre-forming substance is a long-chain synthetic polyamide,in which at least 85% of the amide linkages are attached directly to two aromatic rings Category: Various industries and crafts
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4. aramid
   (from the article `industrial polymers, major`) Following the success of nylons, aramids (aromatic nylons) were prepared by condensation of a diamine and terephthalic acid, a carboxylic acid that ... ...above are combined with aromatic hydrocarbons. When these stiff, ring-shaped molecules take the place of the more flexible CH2 groups, ...
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5. Aramid
   `Aramid` fibers are a class of heat-resistant and strong synthetic fibers. They are used in aerospace and military applications, for ballistic rated body armor fabric and ballistic composites, in bicycle tires, and as an asbestos substitute. The name is a portmanteau of "aromatic polyamide"...
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