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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web And the copious carbon fiber, iconic red paint and unmistakable badging help—even when caked in dirt. 
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2022 This shoe also includes New Balance's new Energy Arc carbon fiber plate, sandwiched between two layers of the FuelCell cushioning. Jamie Prokell, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 YouTube/American Chemical Society Dorgan displays a sample of a lightweight carbon fiber material made from his recycled resin. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 Aug. 2022 The chassis and the removable roof panel are largely made of carbon fiber composites and the entire vehicle weighs less than 3,100 pounds. Gary Gastelu, Fox News, 19 Aug. 2022 Direct Connection also partnered with Wisconsin’s SpeedKore Performance Group for carbon fiber body panels of the modern-era Challenger. al, 15 Aug. 2022 One brush is stiffer to target carpets, while a softer brush head contains an antistatic carbon fiber bristle for hard floors including wood and tiles. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 The cars can be spec’d with a fiberglass body that qualifies them for historic racing, or a carbon fiber setup for a Strada configuration that’s road-ready. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2022 Along with special colors, the Track Editions add the CT4's two optional carbon fiber packages as standard, as well as the carbon-fiber front seatbacks. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 25 July 2022 See More
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2022 This shoe also includes New Balance's new Energy Arc carbon fiber plate, sandwiched between two layers of the FuelCell cushioning. Jamie Prokell, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 YouTube/American Chemical Society Dorgan displays a sample of a lightweight carbon fiber material made from his recycled resin. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 26 Aug. 2022 The chassis and the removable roof panel are largely made of carbon fiber composites and the entire vehicle weighs less than 3,100 pounds. Gary Gastelu, Fox News, 19 Aug. 2022 Direct Connection also partnered with Wisconsin’s SpeedKore Performance Group for carbon fiber body panels of the modern-era Challenger. al, 15 Aug. 2022 One brush is stiffer to target carpets, while a softer brush head contains an antistatic carbon fiber bristle for hard floors including wood and tiles. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 The cars can be spec’d with a fiberglass body that qualifies them for historic racing, or a carbon fiber setup for a Strada configuration that’s road-ready. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2022 Along with special colors, the Track Editions add the CT4's two optional carbon fiber packages as standard, as well as the carbon-fiber front seatbacks. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 25 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1960, in the meaning defined above