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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Unlike many keyboards with plastic shells, carbon fiber provides a more durable and modern feel.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Both carbon fiber and titanium can be expensive, however, and repairs are not easy.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The first features a titanium case with red and gilt accents within the dial and movement, while the second uses a Carbon TPT case formed by hundreds of layers of carbon fibers, with yellow accents in the dial and movement.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
Fitzgerald is also a fan of the Endorphin Speed line, especially for runners who’ve never tried a super shoe before, since the nylon plate can be easier to get used to than a traditional carbon fiber one.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Both carbon fiber and titanium can be expensive, however, and repairs are not easy.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
The first features a titanium case with red and gilt accents within the dial and movement, while the second uses a Carbon TPT case formed by hundreds of layers of carbon fibers, with yellow accents in the dial and movement.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
Fitzgerald is also a fan of the Endorphin Speed line, especially for runners who’ve never tried a super shoe before, since the nylon plate can be easier to get used to than a traditional carbon fiber one.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Carbon fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20fiber. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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