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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The cabriolet, meanwhile, gets more carbon fiber to lighten the car and look good, including on the front fascia and rear bumper.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Oddly, the forged carbon is an $8,400 add-on, despite being cheaper and easier to make than traditional woven carbon fiber.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
Thanks to construction using aluminum and carbon fiber, the rig is pretty light, weighing just about 190 lb (86 kg).
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
Other construction materials include carbon fiber, which is also lightweight and rustproof, and titanium, which is stronger than steel and resistant to corrosion.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Oddly, the forged carbon is an $8,400 add-on, despite being cheaper and easier to make than traditional woven carbon fiber.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
Thanks to construction using aluminum and carbon fiber, the rig is pretty light, weighing just about 190 lb (86 kg).
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
Other construction materials include carbon fiber, which is also lightweight and rustproof, and titanium, which is stronger than steel and resistant to corrosion.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Carbon fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20fiber. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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