glass fiber

noun

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As of Wednesday afternoon local time, there were no reports of immediate threats to nearby structures, though officials have warned of gas pollution and fine glass fibers emitted from the Sundhnúkur volcano's eruption. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 July 2025 In modern telecom systems, light pulses blaze down hair-thin glass fibers carrying 40 gigabits of data per second. IEEE Spectrum, 8 Feb. 2012 Above that sits the 5.25-inch midrange driver with a white glass fiber weave and butyl rubber surrounds. PC Magazine, 27 May 2025 The material, molded from repurposed materials like glass fibers and resin -- along with stone -- is stronger than concrete, fire resistant and designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, according to Renco. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glass fiber

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glass fiber was in 1882

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“Glass fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glass%20fiber. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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