glass fiber
glass fiber — noun
1. a strong, light material made from very thin threads of glass, used for insulati
a strong, light material made from very thin threads of glass, used for insulation and for making the bodies of boats, cars, and other products
The roof insulation is made of glass fiber that keeps the house warm in winter.
collocation: glass fiber insulation
Tuan used glass fiber and resin to repair the crack in his kayak.
glass fiber + resin for repair work
Car makers use glass fiber to build lightweight, fuel-efficient body panels.
Jisoo wore gloves while cutting the glass fiber sheet to protect her skin.
Our garden shed has a roof made from layers of glass fiber and waterproof coating.
- fiberglass
more common name for the same material; used interchangeably in everyday English
- glass-reinforced plastic
technical term for glass fiber combined with resin as a composite material
文法句型
glass fiber as modifier
made of glass fiber