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 new Celica is reportedly in part inspired by the Alpine A110, and will have a carbon fiber roof and front and rear hoods.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Jeremy Campau of Melvindale brought his 1999 GMC Sonoma painted in metallic emerald green with a polished carbon fiber composite wrapped hood.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Ola says the bike incorporates space-grade aluminum, carbon fiber, and magnesium, all of which should reduce curb weight and boost performance.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Cellulose nanocrystals in plants are stronger than carbon fiber, yet their strength is only realized in about one percent due to the porous structure needed for growth.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Jeremy Campau of Melvindale brought his 1999 GMC Sonoma painted in metallic emerald green with a polished carbon fiber composite wrapped hood.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Ola says the bike incorporates space-grade aluminum, carbon fiber, and magnesium, all of which should reduce curb weight and boost performance.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Cellulose nanocrystals in plants are stronger than carbon fiber, yet their strength is only realized in about one percent due to the porous structure needed for growth.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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