fibreglass

English

/ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/

noun
Definitions
  • Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.
  • A composite material made from fine fibres of spun glass held together with resin.

Etymology

Compound from English fibre + English glass.

Origin

English

glass

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