carbon fiber

noun

: a very strong lightweight synthetic fiber made especially by carbonizing acrylic fiber at high temperatures
also : a material made from such fibers embedded in a resinous matrix
a high-performance automobile with a carbon fiber body

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Also, it's made completely from carbon fiber and designed by race car engineers. William Roberson, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 Last but not least, wind turbines' large blades are constructed from fiberglass, carbon fiber, or epoxy resin, rendering conventional recycling procedures ineffective. Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 In fact, enough of the 296 GTB’s plush interior panels have been replaced with matte carbon fiber to infuse the racer with an aerospace vibe. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024 Premium materials like Nappa leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber adorn the surfaces and furnishings. New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carbon fiber 

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carbon fiber was in 1960

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“Carbon fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20fiber. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

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