fibreglass
Britishnoun
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material consisting of matted fine glass fibres, used as insulation in buildings, in fireproof fabrics, etc
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a fabric woven from this material or a light strong material made by bonding fibreglass with a synthetic resin; used for car bodies, boat hulls, etc
Example Sentences
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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council said building regulations introduced in the 1970s led to the widespread use of safe insulation materials like glass, wool and fibreglass.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
They are made using recycled materials including timber and plywood, fibreglass and even knitting needles.
From BBC • May 30, 2025
If the fibreglass at the core breaks, it means the data cannot travel along the network and needs to be sent to another cable.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025
In the case of broken fibreglass, a light signal is sent through the cable and through its point of reflection, the crew can determine where the break is.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025
Data travels through hair-thin fibreglass wires, often grouped in pairs and protected by different layers of plastic and copper depending on how close the cables are to the shore.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025
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