kevlar 1

noundomain: substance
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a para-aramid synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora.

  • 1.Currently, Kevlar has many applications, ranging from bicycle tires and racing sails to body armor because of its high tensile strength-to-weight ratio; by this measure it is 5 times stronger than steel.
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