polyamide

noun

Meaning

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

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Related words

polymeric amide(English)imide(English)imides(English)nylon(English)homopolyamide(English)polymeride(English)polyacylamide(English)polyesteramide(English)polypropylene(English)polyester(English)biodegradable(English)polyethylene(English)

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