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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Raw materials Meta-aramid Meta aramid An aramid fibre particularly valued for heat and flame resistance. Meta-Aramid
Translations
DE Meta-Aramid
FR Méta-aramide
ES Meta-aramida
IT Meta-aramide
CN 间位芳纶
VN Meta-aramid
Not to be confused with Not the same as para-aramid.