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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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Summary: The BMW Group and the SGL Group have agreed on the establishment of a joint venture for The BMW Group and the SGL Group have agreed on the establishment of a joint venture for the production of carbon fibres and textile semi-finished products (CFRP) for use in vehicle construction.
When choosing a tripod pick one made out of carbon fibres, these are light to carry but are sturdy in the ground.
Pistorius will know he has been fully accepted by the athletics fraternity when he hears positive criticism that doesn't involve discussions over the energy released by his lightweight carbon fibres.
 
 
 
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