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glass fibre

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noun

  1. another name for fibreglass

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Once, however, the glass fibre is heated, the discharge breaks through its entire length instantly.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

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