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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The vessel’s flawed engineering and carbon fiber design were outlined as the primary cause for its ultimate demise. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025 State media said the engine, built with carbon fiber, is more powerful than past models. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025 That engine, which is solid-fueled and made of carbon fiber composite materials, has been tested nine times on the ground, according to North Korean state media. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025 Helmets have continued to evolve over the years as the sport has improved its safety, now being made of multiple materials such as carbon fiber. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 9 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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