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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Its body is made of carbon fiber, and some of the parts were 3D printed by Renault using a high-strength aluminum alloy called Scalmalloy. —

New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025 This significant increase in speed is accompanied by a remarkable reduction in operational resistance by 22% and a weight decrease of 10%, thanks to the use of advanced materials, such as carbon fiber composites and magnesium alloys. —

Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025 The car is built for safety and lightness too, with a full carbon fiber tub, and its appearance is similar to the standard Mach-E, albeit with some bold changes, such as an internal cage structure and a substantial rear wing. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 Porsche Finally, there are new carbon fiber seats, which now have folding backrests for better access to the rear. —

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