glass fibre
noun
another name for fibreglass
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How to use glass fibre in a sentence
A long glass fibre is supported by lateral pivots on jewel bearings.
Life Movements in Plants, Volume II, 1919 | Sir Jagadis Chunder BoseThe second lever serves as an index, and can therefore be made of fine glass fibre.
Life Movements in Plants | Sir Jagadis Chunder BoseA very light glass fibre was used for the construction of the lever, which was supported on jewel bearings.
Life Movements in Plants | Sir Jagadis Chunder BoseBut gradually the rarefied gas inside becomes warmed and more conducting and the discharge spreads into the glass fibre.
The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla | Thomas Commerford MartinOnce, however, the glass fibre is heated, the discharge breaks through its entire length instantly.
The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla | Thomas Commerford Martin
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