noun
Kevlar
KEHV-lah
noun
1
A very strong, lightweight synthetic fiber used to reinforce protective gear, tyres, and cables.
"The vest was lined with Kevlar to stop small-caliber rounds."
"Kevlar gloves protect workers from cuts on the factory floor."
How to Use Kevlar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA super-tough fiber best known for bulletproof vests, though also used in tyres, ropes, and protective clothing.
Common pairings
Kevlar vest
Kevlar helmet
Kevlar-reinforced
Word Forms
kevlars plural
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Etymology
From "Kevlar", a trademarked brand name for the aramid fiber developed by DuPont in the 1960s.