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 wheels are also carbon fiber, a $13,995 option on customer cars.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Instead of stacks of laminated steel plates holding everything together as with traditional motor design, Koenigsegg is the first to use carbon fiber structures.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
But the interior was a much more interesting place to be than either an Audi or a VW, with details like full carbon fiber seatbacks and a matte paint that drew plenty of attention in a city with outré automotive tastes.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Its strong and light carbon fiber rail is an industry first, delivering ultimate durability.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Instead of stacks of laminated steel plates holding everything together as with traditional motor design, Koenigsegg is the first to use carbon fiber structures.
—New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
But the interior was a much more interesting place to be than either an Audi or a VW, with details like full carbon fiber seatbacks and a matte paint that drew plenty of attention in a city with outré automotive tastes.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Its strong and light carbon fiber rail is an industry first, delivering ultimate durability.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for carbon fiber
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“Carbon fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20fiber. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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