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.
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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
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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
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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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