polyamide

noun

poly·​am·​ide ˌpä-lē-ˈa-ˌmīd How to pronounce polyamide (audio)
-məd
: a compound characterized by more than one amide group
especially : a polymeric amide (such as nylon)

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It’s made from a premium blend of viscose, polyester, and polyamide that feels as soft and cuddly as expensive cashmere—but without the high price tag. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025 In addition to its technical performance attributes—including lightness, durability and elasticity comparable to virgin polyamide—Q-Cycle has a lower environmental impact, too. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025 It’s made from the brand’s signature sculpting fabric (81% polyamide and 19% elastane), which contains collagen yarns. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2025 Over 50% of the follicular fluid samples contained polyamide (PA), polyurethane (PU) and polyethylene (PE), while polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) were discovered in over 30% of the follicular fluid samples. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for polyamide

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from German Polyamid, from poly- poly- + Amid amide

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polyamide was in 1929

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“Polyamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamide. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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polyamide

noun
poly·​am·​ide ˌpäl-ē-ˈam-ˌīd, -əd How to pronounce polyamide (audio)
: a compound characterized by more than one amide group
especially : a polymer containing a long chain of amides

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