fibrid
(ˈfaɪbrɪd)
[f. fibre + -id.]
A synthetic polymer material, used principally for bonding synthetic fibres, esp. in Paper-making.
| 1960 New Scientist 10 Nov. 1234/3 The fibrid..developed by the Du Pont organization in the United States. Fibrids..may be derived from polyamides (nylon), polyesters (like Terylene) or acrylic compounds such as Orlon. 1964 D. G. Bannermann in O. A. Battista Synthetic Fibers in Papermaking iv. 92 Papers of 100% Dacron polyester fiber bonded with polyester fibrid 201 retain 91% of their dry strength when wet at room temperature. |