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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Most folks install them on the side of their house, so the batteries come in a choice of aluminum, carbon fiber, or walnut finishes.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 July 2025
It’s engineered for high-performance boating, combining lightweight carbon fiber construction with advanced infusion and vacuum bagging techniques.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The Pro Lite comes in at 3.7 pounds, the Pro at 4.2 pounds, and the Tall at 4.5 pounds, compared with 2.8 pounds for the carbon fiber Travel Tripod.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
His idea was to lower craft weight and cost by using not heavy titanium but carbon fiber for the hull structure.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 June 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 July 2025
It’s engineered for high-performance boating, combining lightweight carbon fiber construction with advanced infusion and vacuum bagging techniques.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The Pro Lite comes in at 3.7 pounds, the Pro at 4.2 pounds, and the Tall at 4.5 pounds, compared with 2.8 pounds for the carbon fiber Travel Tripod.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
His idea was to lower craft weight and cost by using not heavy titanium but carbon fiber for the hull structure.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 June 2025
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“Carbon fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20fiber. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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