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

Examples of carbon fiber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The carbon fiber submersible Titan imploded on a tourist trip to the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023, killing the five people on board, including OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush. —

Mark Harris, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024 In classic Singer form, its body panels are naturally carbon fiber and its interior is replete with the brand’s characteristic woven leather. —

Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024 That’s because its bodywork is entirely composed of carbon fiber, including 3K/12K pre-impregnated carbon fiber components such as the engine guard, airbox cover, mudguards, and full fairing. —

New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024 Tech Overview Even with the carbon fiber frame, which holds a generous and user-removable 864 Watt-hour battery, the Heybike Hero weighs in at a not-exactly lightweight 75 pounds. —

William Roberson, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carbon fiber

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