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 interior features Poltrona Frau leather and suede-like Alcantara, with carbon fiber for the door panels, instrument binnacle, steering wheel, and paddle shifters. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 Speaking of the interior, the cabin is in no way inferior to the exterior, crafted with high-end materials such as carbon fiber, suede-like upholstery, and metallic accents. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026 Heavy-duty mechanical hinges connect titanium-alloy limbs to a protective casing of carbon fiber, enabling smooth, deliberate strides on brutish red legs. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026 Here a team of engineers used strands of carbon fiber to form the body of a rocket, which looked like a mummy being wrapped in ribbons of plastic. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for carbon fiber

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of carbon fiber was in 1960

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“Carbon fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20fiber. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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