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polyamide

polyamide

1 7.7
A strong man-made material used to make fibers and plastics
  • noun
  • /ˈpɑːliˌaɪmɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : poliéster
  • Housings are available in polyamide or polypropylene material.
  • polyamide and spandex
  • polyamide membranes

OK, so these are made from a polyamide resin.

Examples

  • The polyamide material also has a high transversal stiffness for better load spreading.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The pressure-cast polyamide blades are designed for corrosive environments or applications requiring long life cycles.

    Academic text (1997)

  • OK, so these are made from a polyamide resin.

    The Action Lab

  • Next year everyone will be wearing polyamide fleece, and natural materials will be out.

    Blog text (19)

  • Technyl RTM is a line of polyamides designed for the rotomolding industry.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Polyamide does not have the "rubber band" effect that other webbings can have; the elongation rates of the webbing are said to be better for reducing stress to the body.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Two grades of Technyl RTM are available: C207L natural polyamide 6 heat and light stabilized, and C207 black polyamide 6 heat stabilized.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Many sportswear brands are opting for polyamide fabrics to enhance durability and comfort.

  • The engineer specified polyamide for the components due to its excellent resistance to wear and tear.

  • She selected a polyamide material for her project because of its lightweight and strong properties.

Synonyms

polymeric amide
vspolyamide
  • Specialized
9.0

A long chemical like nylon made of many repeating parts joined by amide links

is the same but highlights common uses in fibers and plastics

Surface Forms

polyamide singular
polyamides plural

Morphology

polyamide = amide (semi-transparent) = poly + amide

The word transparently means 'many amide units', but the specialized chemistry sense may not be fully accessible to an average learner.

Etymology

Polyamide combines poly- meaning 'many' (seen in polygon and polyglot) and amide, a chemical name for a small 'link' between parts of a material. So a polyamide is a material made of many 'amide' links, which is why fibers like nylon are strong and useful for clothes and plastics.