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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And while the interior trim does include plastic, there’s also a nice mix of carbon fiber, Alcantara, and rich leather. Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025 And the entire bodywork is made of carbon fiber. New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2025 One standout style, with its elongated pointed nipped toe, is crafted in carbon fiber and galvanized in a car factory. Katie Abel, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025 Carbitex Flexible carbon fiber composites company Carbitex has named Adrienne Cristofoli as vice president of marketing. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.

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