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carbon fiber Definition

carbon fiber

noun

a very strong, lightweight synthetic fiber used in protective clothing, spacecraft components, racing shells, etc.

carbon fiber Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • lightweight: The twin targa tops made of ultra-strong lightweight carbon fiber snap off and are stowed behind the rear seats.

Modifies a noun

  • tubing: Use of carbon fiber tubing makes this two-stage video tripod one of the lightest in its class.
  • reinforcement: Carbon - Laminated single skin construction, fiberglass exterior and carbon interior, with additional carbon fiber reinforcement on gunwales and keel.
  • frame: All three grand tours on carbon fiber frames - the same that are sold to the public!