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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Other advanced equipment includes a carbon fiber driveshaft to smooth power delivery, a modern Ford 8.8-inch rear end with a limited slip differential, and a Borla stainless steel dual exhaust system tuned specifically for the Ford engines. —

Karl Brauer, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Aptera The Aptera has a six-piece carbon fiber composite body made in Modena, Italy – birthplace to Enzo Ferrari, and which the 360 Modena took its name from. —

New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, the seat’s military-grade, carbon fiber energy absorption and side-impact protection systems reduce the effects of sudden stops or accidents. —

Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 Any outdoorsman would flip for a carbon fiber road bike that can handle both long distance rides and racing. —

Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carbon fiber