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kevlar.

(Fabric, cordage, etc made of) aramid fiber, an exceptionally strong, light, man-made fibre used to strengthen cables and sheet materials, e.g. in stab-resistant vests.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈkɛvlɑɹ/General-American/ˈkɛvlɑː/Received-Pronunciation
  1. (Fabric, cordage, etc made of) aramid fiber, an exceptionally strong, light, man-made fibre used to strengthen cables and sheet materials, e.g. in stab-resistant vests.

    uncountable
  2. A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.

    US · countable · slang
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