fibreglass
Definition
Noun: A lightweight, strong material consisting of extremely fine glass fibers embedded in a resin (plastic) matrix. It is used for insulation, as a reinforcing agent in various composite materials, and for making a wide range of products from boat hulls to car parts.
Usage
"Fibreglass" is a mass (uncountable) noun. It refers to the composite material itself, not to a single strand or a countable object. * It is commonly used as an insulating material in buildings. * It is molded to create rigid, durable shapes for industrial and consumer products.
Examples
- The attic was insulated with fibreglass to improve energy efficiency.
- The small boat's hull was made of fibreglass.
- They wore protective masks while cutting the fibreglass panels.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: "Fibreglass" is frequently used attributively (like an adjective) to describe objects made from the material.
- We installed a fibreglass bathtub.
- The car has a fibreglass body panel.
Variants and Related Words
- Fiberglass: The standard American English spelling. "Fibreglass" is the common British English spelling.
- Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP): A more technical term synonymous with fibreglass.
- Composite material: A broader category of materials that includes fibreglass, where two or more constituent materials with different properties are combined.
Synonyms
- Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP)
- Composite material (in specific contexts)
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Fibreglass insulation: Rolls or batts of fibreglass material used specifically for thermal and acoustic insulation.
- Fibreglass resin: The liquid plastic component (often polyester or epoxy resin) that hardens to bind the glass fibers together.
Noun
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a covering material made of glass fibers in resins
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