(ˈærəmɪd) nany of various flame-resistant and strong synthetic fibres used in, for example, firefighters' clothing and body armour
ar•a•mid
(ˈær ə mɪd)
n. any of a class of synthetic aromatic long-chain polyamides capable of extrusion into very strong heat-resistant fibers. [1970–75; probably ar (omatic) + -amid, resp. of amide]Translations