aramid
Heat-resistant synthetic
Aramid is a class of synthetic fibers known for exceptional strength and heat resistance.
The name blends "aromatic" and "polyamide," describing the chemical structure.
Kevlar and Nomex are the best-known aramid fibers, used in bulletproof vests, firefighter gear, and aerospace applications.
The aramid panels in the body armor stopped the round.
Aramid materials maintain their strength at high temperatures where other synthetics would melt or degrade.
Unaffected by high temperatures
- flame-retardantInhibits ignition and burning
- fireproofUnable to ignite
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- firefighterEmergency blaze responder
welding · foundry · gloves · hood · coveralls · char · self-extinguishing · furnace
Large repeated-unit molecule
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- filamentVery thin thread
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- stapleBasic dietary necessity
spun · continuous · high-performance · textile · fabric · weave · knit · nonwoven
Resistant to gunfire
- vestSleeveless upper-body garment
- plateFlat dish for food
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- tacticalStrategically planned
protective · military · law-enforcement · security · personnel · penetration · fragment · projectile
Vehicle for outer space
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- rocketPropulsion-driven spacecraft
- fairingAerodynamic exterior panel
- noseconeRocket's forward fairing
payload · composite · structural · lightweight · fuselage · reinforcement · radome · antenna
Lacking mass or importance
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- compositeMade of distinct parts
Historic American chemical company
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- industrial-gradeBuilt for heavy professional use
heat-resistant
Unaffected by high temperatures
- flame-retardantInhibits ignition and burning
- fireproofUnable to ignite
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
firefighter · welding · foundry · gloves · hood · coveralls · char · self-extinguishing · furnace
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
staple · spun · continuous · high-performance · textile · fabric · weave · knit · nonwoven · laminated
bulletproof
Resistant to gunfire
tactical · protective · military · law-enforcement · security · personnel · penetration · fragment · projectile · insert
spacecraft
Vehicle for outer space
nosecone · payload · composite · structural · lightweight · fuselage · reinforcement · radome · antenna · ablative
lightweight
Lacking mass or importance
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
DuPont
Historic American chemical company
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
tires
Rubber wheel coverings
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- gasketsRings that prevent leakage
- hosesFlexible tubes for water
belts · ropes · cables · mooring · rigging · gloves · aprons · conveyor · canoe · kayak