How to Use carbon fiber in a Sentence

carbon fiber

noun
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  • That may rely less on carbon fiber, to keep the price lower.
    — Jack Stewart, WIRED, 18 June 2018
  • The center console is trimmed with lots of carbon fiber.
    — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 8 June 2018
  • Add wood or carbon fiber panels, or even have Hermès-quality leather put on the sides.
    — Todd Plummer, Vogue, 29 May 2018
  • Under its shapely, high-strength steel body is a carbon fiber driveshaft and composite rear cross member.
    — Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 15 June 2018
  • In a world of carbon fiber frames and electric motors, Ofo's heavy steel bikes were lumbering and basic.
    — Mark Harris, WIRED, 14 June 2018
  • The red stitching continues on to the doors, and the inevitable carbon fiber accents are confined to the center console.
    — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 8 June 2018
  • Sporting cosmetics inside include black leatherette seats with gray inserts and contrasting stitching, and good-looking faux carbon fiber trim on the doors and dash.
    — Al Haas, Philly.com, 31 May 2018
  • Because the plane is not made of aluminum, which is more susceptible to corrosion than carbon fiber, the cabin can be kept at higher humidity.
    — New York Times, 30 May 2018
  • The advanced jetliner reduces fuel consumption due to its modern engines and extensive use of lightweight carbon fiber.
    — Justin Bachman, chicagotribune.com, 18 June 2018
  • These machines help Renault craft the carbon fiber and composite parts of the car, which account for 80 percent of its size but only 25 percent of its weight.
    — Vlad Savov, The Verge, 26 June 2018
  • That proprietary engineering led to a carbon fiber insulation that helps the home perform to net zero, or to generate enough energy to cover the needs of the structure.
    — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Four hinged carbon fiber rods attach the stem to the edges of the structure.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The plan to use carbon fiber turned out to be too costly.
    — latimes.com, 6 July 2019
  • It would be made of carbon fiber and shaped like bat wings -- hence the name -- and worn like a backpack.
    — Fox News, 4 Mar. 2020
  • Much of the rest of the bike is made of carbon fiber or aluminum, in an attempt to keep weight to 660 pounds.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 June 2021
  • McLaren The lightweight carbon fiber track seats weigh just 7.4 lbs (3.4 kg) each and come in two sizes.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Most trekking poles are made of aluminum or carbon fiber.
    — Hannah Singleton, SELF, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Like the barrel, the stock is made from carbon fiber, which keeps the weight under 2 pounds with a recoil pad.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 14 Feb. 2020
  • The frame is of steel-hybrid construction, the swingarm is aluminum, and the body is all carbon fiber.
    — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Kipchoge also ran the race in special Nike shoes with carbon fiber in the sole.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Oct. 2019
  • The mirror caps and side strakes can be done in carbon fiber or in black to match the window surrounds, hood vents, and roof rails.
    — Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 12 Apr. 2022
  • The cabin also, of course, features its fair share of carbon fiber.
    — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The 2024 edition of the sleek sports car features a new body made only of carbon fiber, dropping its weight to a new low.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023
  • It’s made with the brand’s proprietary carbon fiber blend, which gives you more control of aim and spin.
    — Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
  • There was also a phase in submarines where carbon fiber was used.
    — Sunset Magazine, 19 Nov. 2020
  • The gear lever has been moved rearwards, closer to the driver, and is now a shaft of carbon fiber rather than a spindly metal wand.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 11 July 2023
  • The first batch of Skydio R1 drones will be the Frontier Edition, hand-made from aluminum and carbon fiber.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Like its Mercedes cousin, there's plenty of carbon fiber—that whole hard top, in fact.
    — Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 25 June 2021
  • The biggest change is that the rear window has been swapped out for a carbon fiber panel that includes a shark fin that connects to the r wing.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
  • It's decked out with finely detailed bodywork, premium components, and yes, some tasty carbon fiber bits that add a whole new vibe to this classic silhouette.
    — New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024

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