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carbon fibre
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carbon fibre
n
(Chemistry) a black silky thread of pure carbon made by heating and stretching textile fibres and used because of its lightness and strength at high temperatures for reinforcing resins, ceramics, and metals, esp in turbine blades and for fishing rods


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It was previously accepted that carbon-fiber growth occurs by diffusion of carbon through the nickel particles," notes Abhaya K.
A stunning example of cutting-edge technology and beauty, the MT900S features 18 and 20 inch magnesium and carbon-fiber wheels (Mosler was the first to adopt carbon rims).
The first auto intake manifold molded of continuous carbon-fiber and thermoplastic provides more horsepower and 75% lower weight than metal aftermarket manifolds.
 
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