glass fibre
Britishnoun
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And crucially, the steel frames are now made with a thermal break, a glass fibre section of insulation within the frame that prevents heat escaping through its structure.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2024
In 2020, the bloc imposed duties on glass fibre fabrics and products from Chinese companies or joint venture operations in Egypt.
From Reuters ● Mar. 16, 2022
This can be done in optical fibres: an intense laser "control beam" can manipulate the refractive index of the glass fibre so the light from a signal beam seems to slow down and speed up.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 19, 2014
Skilled workers are painstakingly bonding together lightweight glass fibre panels, making complete car bodies that are bolted onto light-weight aluminium and composite chassis.
From BBC ● May 29, 2012
As the pith and glass fibre form a torsion pendulum, it is evident that these beats will gradually die down in consequence of the resistance of the air.
From The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 by Various
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