prepreg

noun

pre·​preg ˌprē-ˈpreg How to pronounce prepreg (audio)
ˈprē-ˌpreg
: a reinforcing or molding material (such as paper or glass cloth) already impregnated with a synthetic resin

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The custom cruiser will be built in advanced composites with prepreg materials and a foam core. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2022

Word History

Etymology

pre- + impregnated

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prepreg was in 1954

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“Prepreg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepreg. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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