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
They're clad in what Broughton calls "super-duper glass fibre", to protect them from the weather.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 10, 2013
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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