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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Gauff competed in a white and blue-accented version of the CG2, which features a mid-cut silhouette, unconventional among tennis shoes, and a dual-density FuelCell midsole outfitted with a carbon fiber plate. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 Its design blends sculpted carbon fiber with crimson hues, creating a visual symphony that feels alive even at rest. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025 Plenty of carbon fiber in the body panels too. New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025 Bugatti’s signature Bleu Royal Carbon hue can be found throughout, while the dining area features automotive-grade carbon fiber chairs that pay sculptural homage to Carlo Bugatti’s 1902 Cobra Chair. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carbon fiber

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First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carbon fiber was in 1960

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“Carbon fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20fiber. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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