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 package will include lots of carbon fiber, which is a must these days for luxury cars trying to glam up.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
In a super shoe like the Endorphin Pro, the carbon fiber plate sandwiched between midsole foam layers also adds significant cost to the build.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Framed by a light-weight carbon fiber and a magnesium chassis, the headphones have glossy, tortoiseshell, acetate earcup rings and are adorned with subtle copper accents.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
That funding can then enable commercial-scale production of low-carbon fibers made from agricultural waste and recycled textiles.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
In a super shoe like the Endorphin Pro, the carbon fiber plate sandwiched between midsole foam layers also adds significant cost to the build.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Framed by a light-weight carbon fiber and a magnesium chassis, the headphones have glossy, tortoiseshell, acetate earcup rings and are adorned with subtle copper accents.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
That funding can then enable commercial-scale production of low-carbon fibers made from agricultural waste and recycled textiles.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Carbon fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20fiber. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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