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aramid definition

☆ ara·mid (ar′ə mid′)

noun

any of a group of very strong, lightweight, synthetic fibers used in making radial tires, bulletproof vests, etc.

Etymology: ar(omatic) (poly)amid(e)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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