fibridn.
/ˈfʌɪbrɪd/ A synthetic polymer material, used principally for bonding synthetic fibres, esp. in Paper-making.
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society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > synthetic resins and plastics > [noun] > other polymers
polyethylene alcohol1862
polyethylene glycol1886
polyglycol1889
polyanhydride1900
latex1912
polyether1922
polyvinyl alcohol1927
polyamide1929
polycarbonate1930
polyethylene oxide1930
polyacrylonitrile1935
bouncing putty1944
polyvinyl pyrrolidone1945
povidone1955
fibrid1960
1960 New Scientist 10 Nov. 1234/3 The fibrid..developed by the Du Pont organization in the United States. Fibrids..may be derived from polyamides (nylon), polyesters (like Terylene) or acrylic compounds such as Orlon.
1964 D. G. Bannermann in O. A. Battista Synthetic Fibers in Papermaking iv. 92 Papers of 100% Dacron polyester fiber bonded with polyester fibrid 201 retain 91% of their dry strength when wet at room temperature.
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