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As "kevlar" is in fact the trademark of a type of aramid fiber, it may be capitalized (Kevlar) -- or lower-cased, as one often sees with "xerox". [see http://unterm.un.org/DGAACS/unterm.nsf/8fa942046ff7601c85256983007ca4d8/12ce03301316620685256a000007676a?OpenDocument]
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Why do teflon and kevlar have capital letters when other polymers do not?
They are trade names.
Why is Teflon spelled with a capital T?
Because it's a registered trade name of a product.
Does carbon dioxide need capital letters?
When the term carbon dioxide is written or spelled out, it does NOT need capital letters. However, when it is written as a chemical formula, it DOES need capital letters, as in CO2.
Why do lumberjacks wear kevlar?
why do lumberjacks wear kevlar
Names of 10 polymers and their uses?
plastic - grocery bags polyester - clothes rubber - balls nylon - fabric teflon - skillets polystyrene - styrofoam cups bakelite - old telephones kevlar - bulletproof jackets polyisoprene - latex rubber balloons
Why do teflon and kevlar have capital letters when other polymers do not?
They are trade names.
What did EI Dupont invent?
Nylon, neoprene, teflon, kevlar...
Is Teflon bulletproof?
no, it isn't. Kevlar is the material in bulletproof vests
A list of smart materials?
Lycra Thinsulate Carbon Fibres Kevlar Teflon
What is a teflon bulletproof vest?
Teflon is the outer material of the vest. The ACTUAL STOPPING material is more then likely going to be Kevlar.
Why does Thermos get a capital letter?
"Thermos" gets a capital letter because it is a proper noun that is derived from the company's trademark. Just like brand names such as Coca-Cola or Nike, "Thermos" is treated as a proper noun and thus is capitalized.
What countries have 4 letters and 4 letters in the capital?
Fiji has four letters and its capital, Suva has four letters. :) Peru; capital is Lima Togo; capital is Lomé
How many capital letters are in the preamble?
16 capital letters
IS re small or capital letters?
re is small letters; RE is capital letters.
Why is Teflon spelled with a capital T?
Because it's a registered trade name of a product.
What are capital letters also known as?
Capital letters are also known as uppercase letters or majuscules.
What capital has only 3 letters?
The capital that has only 3 letters is "Rome" which is the capital of Italy.
