fi·ber·glass
ˈfī-bər-ˌglas 
1
: glass in fibrous form used in making various products (such as glass wool for insulation)
2
: a composite structural material of plastic and fiberglass
fiberglassed; fiberglassing; fiberglasses
: to protect or repair by applying fiberglass
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Jim Clash, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Inhaling fiberglass could lead to issues affecting the eyes, skin, and lungs.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Then fiberglass the exterior plywood panel seams.
—Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
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Noun
The Funny Car is only about 125 inches long with the engine in front and a fiberglass body on top.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Inhaling fiberglass could lead to issues affecting the eyes, skin, and lungs.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
Many mattress manufacturers switched to fiberglass as an alternative.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Then fiberglass the exterior plywood panel seams.
—Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2021
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“Fiberglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiberglass. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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