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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Available in several seat configurations, with premium materials like Napa leather and carbon fiber accents, plus special SRT Hellcat logo branding.
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Their proof-of-concept study reveals a new way to turn ordinary carbon fibers into miniature actuators.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
The system, tested in prototype form by NPR at the company's headquarters, consists of fairly standard-looking sneakers with a carbon fiber plate running through the soles.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
The Bentley Supersports coupé, which debuted last November with a limited manufacturing run of just 500 cars, boasts a two-seater cabin, carbon fiber bodykit and a V8 engine.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026
Their proof-of-concept study reveals a new way to turn ordinary carbon fibers into miniature actuators.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
The system, tested in prototype form by NPR at the company's headquarters, consists of fairly standard-looking sneakers with a carbon fiber plate running through the soles.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
The Bentley Supersports coupé, which debuted last November with a limited manufacturing run of just 500 cars, boasts a two-seater cabin, carbon fiber bodykit and a V8 engine.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Carbon fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20fiber. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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