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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Today, thin-film composite (TFC) polyamide membranes are used in PRO systems. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025 Constructed with a blend of viscose, polyamide, and polyester, the sweater is soft and warm, yet lightweight enough to layer under a jacket on a chilly day. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025 What Microfiber Cloths Are Made Of Microfiber cloths are made from an ultra-thin synthetic fiber, often a mix of polyester and polyamide. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 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 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 31 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

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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