POLYAMIDE

Polyamide

A polyamide is a macromolecule with repeating units linked by amide bonds. They can occur both naturally and artificially. Examples of naturally occurring polyamides are proteins, such as wool and silk. Artificially made polyamides can be made through step-growth polymerization or solid-phase synthesis, examples being nylons, aramids, and sodium poly. Synthetic polyamides are commonly used in textiles, automotives, carpet and sportswear due to their extreme durability and strength. Transportation is the major consumer, accounting for 35% of polyamide consumption.

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polyamide

Noun

  1. Any of a range of polymers containing amide (or peptide) repeat units; examples include proteins and nylon


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