fiberglass
/'fibəglɑ:s/
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Definition
Noun 1. A composite material: A strong, lightweight material consisting of extremely fine fibers of glass embedded in a resin (plastic) matrix. 2. The glass fibers themselves: The fine, thread-like strands of glass used as the reinforcing component in the composite material.
Usage
Fiberglass is used as a singular mass noun to refer to the composite material as a whole. It describes a manufactured substance used for its strength, light weight, and moldability.
Examples
- The boat's hull is made of fiberglass.
- They installed fiberglass insulation in the attic to improve energy efficiency.
- The artist created a sculpture using fiberglass resin.
- Protective equipment often includes a fiberglass shell.
Advanced Usage
- As an attributive noun: is frequently used before another noun to describe what something is made of or its purpose (e.g., , , ).
- Technical context: In materials science and engineering, the term specifies the glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) composite, distinguishing it from other composites like carbon fiber.
Variants and Related Words
- Fibreglass: The British English spelling.
- Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP): A more technical synonym.
- Fiberglass insulation: A specific product made from bonded glass fibers, used for thermal and acoustic insulation.
- Fiberglass cloth: A woven fabric made from glass fibers, often used as a layer in composite construction.
Synonyms
- Composite material (in this specific form)
- GRP (Glass-Reinforced Plastic)
- FRP (Fiber-Reinforced Plastic) - a broader category that includes fiberglass
Related Phrases
- To fiberglass: (verb, informal) The act of applying or repairing with fiberglass material.
- He needed to fiberglass the crack in the canoe.
- Made of fiberglass: The standard phrase to describe an object's composition.
- The swimming pool is made of fiberglass.
Noun
- a covering material made of glass fibers in resins